Patient Lifestyle

Study co-authored by B.C.'s top doctor says 80% of kids, youth have had COVID-19

The preprint study, which has not been peer-reviewed, was published online on Sept. 9.
Not just avoiding trampolines: Helping women who suffer stress urinary incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence can erode confidence, diminish social lives, decrease willingness to exercise and create a financial burden buying continence supplies.
Family doctors’ out-of-office passions

A baker, a sommelier and an astronaut candidate—all in one Canadian city.
Optimizing capitation billing

Staying on top of incentive codes and watching patients’ outside use are key for rostered patients.
How effective are COVID-19 vaccines in preventing hospitalization?

Large U.S. study compares hospitalization rates in unvaccinated, vaccinated and vaccinated plus booster dose individuals
CADTH is launching a new Post-Market Drug Evaluation Program

The new program will offer governments and other stakeholders more information about the long-term effectiveness and safety of drugs on the market.
Sink or swim

A man felt dizzy while swimming and then started to drown. Was it a seizure or was something else happening?
When 'test and isolate' isn't good enough: Why patients at high risk for severe COVID need a better plan

Many in extra vulnerable patient cohorts, like those with heart disease and diabetes, don't realize they're at elevated risk of experiencing severe disease. What can doctors and pharmacists do to help?

Cancer patients aren't getting quality info from cannabis dispensaries