Healthcare

Senescence
One of the obstacles to retiring from medical practice is the perception that it immediately renders you ‘old.’
Shame and blame: Survey finds most Canadians with diabetes continue to face stigma over their condition
Stigma, feelings of shame and even discrimination continue to be commonplace among people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a new survey.

Canadian government not ordering Novavax’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year

PHAC says the manufacturer requires a minimum order of its updated protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, which far exceeds the uptake by Canadians last year.
Constella (linaclotide) now approved for treating functional constipation in children

The medication is already indicated for managing irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
New self-directed learning resources for pediatric pain and fever management

The three-part video series is from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.
The most common medication mistakes in long-term care

Hydromorphone was the medication most commonly involved in medication incidents in long-term care, according to a recent ISMP Canada analysis.
Federation of Medical Women of Canada celebrate 100 years of advocacy

Conference included thoughtful discussion and learning, but also dancing and a celebration of past presidents.
Canadian Paediatric Society vaccine recommendations for 2024/25

This year’s practice point removes last year’s preferential recommendation for the quadrivalent vaccine for children six months to 17 years old.
CMA’s apology to Indigenous Peoples rings hollow

The CMA's apology comes across as performative, says Dr. Suzanne Shoush, a First Nations/Black physician.
McMaster Children’s Hospital to resume tonsil surgery after review into deaths

McMaster Children’s Hospital says it will resume tonsil and adenoid surgeries next week, almost four months after two children died following the procedure.

Senescence

Shame and blame: Survey finds most Canadians with diabetes continue to face stigma over their condition

Canadian government not ordering Novavax’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year

Constella (linaclotide) now approved for treating functional constipation in children

New self-directed learning resources for pediatric pain and fever management

The most common medication mistakes in long-term care

Federation of Medical Women of Canada celebrate 100 years of advocacy

Canadian Paediatric Society vaccine recommendations for 2024/25

CMA’s apology to Indigenous Peoples rings hollow

McMaster Children’s Hospital to resume tonsil surgery after review into deaths