Patient Lifestyle

As a single mother, broke and struggling after an abusive relationship, the decision to go to College to become a pharmacy technician was not the easiest path. But for me, it opened up a bright new future.

Survey respondents each reported an average of five pelvic health issues, including painful periods, pelvic floor dysfunction, fibroids and regular yeast infections.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week sent a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.

More than 1,000 family doctors have so far signed onto British Columbia’s new compensation model, the health minister said as the plan came into effect Wednesday.

Lead author and Ottawa Hospital family physician Dr. Daniel Myran said the data, collected between March 2020 and May 2021, also show a 6% increase in hospitalizations.

Dr. Robert Dickson questions whether the extensive hardware in a patient's leg is reducing circulation and contributing to infection.

Led by complaints director Dr. Dawn Hartfield—whose medical career includes leadership roles in safety and quality improvement—the process overhaul at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has significantly cut wait times between complaint and hearing.

Long-time contributor to the world of medical journalism, Dr. Bharwani wrote on countless topics with eloquence and insight.