Healthcare

Halifax psychiatrist Dr. Alistair Munro passed away at the age of 90 on Dec. 1 at his home.

U.S. analysis estimates that improving blood pressure control through pharmacist prescribing could save $1.137 trillion (US) and 30.2 million life-years over 30 years.

Documents reveal the Alberta government wanted no references to COVID or influenza in its immunization campaign ads and instructed the AHS to limit information on vaccine benefits and efficacy.

‘I'm sorry to say this: Family physicians should never be making a diagnosis of ALS because it's a diagnosis of expertise and a diagnosis of exclusion.'

Dr. Michael Howlett, president of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, said the group is expecting to convene a national forum next year.

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B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said almost all of the 666 IMGs registered in the province this year are now working as doctors, with over half specializing in family medicine.