Practice Tips

As ticks move north, Canadian doctors need to watch for more than just Lyme

Blacklegged ticks are disease vectors carrying infections you might know less about.
Amp up deprescribing? Sure, but docs and pharmacists need to learn to cooperate

While deprescribing has had momentum over the last few years, its implementation faces some obstacles.
Case report: 'Neurodermatitis,' aka, stress-induced dermatitis

Many dermatoses we see may have as their cause—or at least are aggravated by—stress-induced scratching.
A decade of communicating

Dr. Howard Goldstein reflects on the 10 years he's been writing for the Medical Post—and the continued importance of communication skills in the medical profession.
Nasal spray for tachycardia: nothing to sniff at

Trials show it’s safe, effective and easy to use for PSVT episodes.
It’s (well past) time to review the Canada Health Act

Dr. Sohail Gandhi argues the act should allow deductibles because without them you take away the responsibility for using a service properly.
CPhA complies list of resources on environmental sustainability in pharmacy

‘Pharmacists are well-positioned to act as environmental stewards and help mitigate the environmental harms associated with our health-care system,’ the CPhA says.
Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?

Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided.

Nova Scotia verifying accuracy of lengthy family medicine wait-list