Patient Lifestyle

U.S. FDA panel narrowly sides against experimental ALS drug
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted 6-4 that a single study from Amylyx Pharmaceuticals failed to establish the drug's effectiveness in treating the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome
An international team described the first-ever sequencing of a complete human genome—the set of instructions to build and sustain a human being—in research published Thursday in the journal Science.

What if my patient has too many issues to discuss during a visit?

It’s a common fear for those of us who like to be efficient, however the average outpatient has about 1.7 concerns.
A glimpse of remote living with Parkinson's draws viewers to unlikely TikTok star

Then the 54-year-old signs in on TikTok to check the analytics of his latest videos and touch base with a global community of online friends, many of whom, like him, have Parkinson's disease.
NACI guidance on fourth dose of COVID vaccine expected soon: PHAC

NACI previously recommended that people who are "moderately to severely immunocompromised'' receive a fourth dose of the vaccine six months after getting their third shot.
Doctor prevails in US$3 million malpractice suit over forceps delivery

The baby suffered facial fractures and damage to his left eye and will need to wear contact lenses or glasses for life or undergo corrective surgery.
Case report: A migrating rash

A puzzling case in Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic that had him stumped.
Most at-risk women for preeclampsia not given recommended prevention

Pregnant women with diabetes, obesity less likely than chronic hypertensives to get needed treatment.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of alopecia areata

How much do you know about this form of hair loss?
Ramadan: Patients should be cognizant of their health conditions if planning to fast

Two doctors from Hamilton Health Sciences want to remind patients to be careful not to disrupt medication schedules without talking to a physician first.

U.S. FDA panel narrowly sides against experimental ALS drug

Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome

What if my patient has too many issues to discuss during a visit?

A glimpse of remote living with Parkinson's draws viewers to unlikely TikTok star

NACI guidance on fourth dose of COVID vaccine expected soon: PHAC

Doctor prevails in US$3 million malpractice suit over forceps delivery

Case report: A migrating rash

Most at-risk women for preeclampsia not given recommended prevention

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of alopecia areata

Ramadan: Patients should be cognizant of their health conditions if planning to fast