Healthcare

As a family physician, Dr. Steve Shore is worn out—and he gives us a lengthy list of all the reasons why.

A Canadian study suggests an association between household use of gas stoves and a higher risk of asthma in some kids. However, like other recent studies on the issue, the results were inconsistent.

Collecting the stories is part of a move to create a culture of wellbeing through equity, compassion and respect, AFMC says.

New indication considered an important milestone for rheumatologists and patients.

These units, staffed by medical professionals such as intern Alina Manko, travel to different communities in relatively safe areas and set up makeshift clinics to assist those in need.

The B.C. health ministry’s data showed a drop from 30,700 prescriptions mailed to the U.S. between January and mid-April to only 111 prescriptions shipped from then to the end of May.

From June 5 to August 4, Canadians can share their thoughts with the federal task force for drug shortages.

The government wants to expand pharmacists’ ability to prescribe drugs, order lab tests and do point-of-care testing.