Patient Lifestyle

Mental illness is not a political football

Some politicians have focused on 'mental illness' as the problem underlying tragic mass killings—that's wrong
PDE5 inhibitors may lower risk of colorectal cancer in men with benign colorectal neoplasms

Swedish study finds evidence that erectile dysfunction drugs may reduce risk of colorectal cancer
A futurist addresses physician concerns about virtual care
Health Canada eyes private sector cash to fund opioids solution

Health Canada been quietly considering a pay-for-performance project to see if specific help, funded by the private sector, targeted at a small group of opioid addicts is effective
The prayer lady, the Russian princess and the bomber pilot
New guideline on Parkinson disease aimed at physicians and people with Parkinson's
Canadian officials monitor reports of vaping linked illnesses in the U.S.

Health authorities in Canada are closely monitoring increasing reports in the United States of respiratory illnesses in hundreds of people, mostly teenagers, potentially linked to vaping.
Stepwise approach best for assessing risk of future dementia in primary care

Thoughts on the Ontario Specialists’ Association, insomnia and privilege