Healthcare

Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says
The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died.
Don’t blame the young ones: Study finds reductions in service offerings are similar among early-career and experienced family doctors
Previous studies and speculations pointed to inadequate training and lack of interest as reasons behind fewer care settings and services among newer doctors. A recent study refutes this hypothesis.

Lyme disease: Face the next tick season with confidence

Three doctors give their top advice on managing tick-borne diseases.
Put pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in high-level positions, WHO forum told

A report by the World Health Professions Alliance outlines harms healthcare workers faced during the pandemic and offers solutions for healing the global healthcare workforce.
Ontario eases the path to practice for doctors trained in the U.S., Australia, Ireland and the U.K.

Regulatory policy changes at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario include removal of assessment and supervision requirements for doctors trained and board-certified in the U.S.
Full list of contraceptives now free to patients through new B.C. initiative

The province provided key information for prescribers and pharmacists adapting to the new coverage options.
B.C. to become first province to adapt a nurse-to-patient ratio

The move is a key plank in the tentative contract reached between the province and the Nurses Bargaining Association last week.
Canadian clinical practice recommendations for cannabis use for chronic pain

Guidelines are designed to promote appropriate use of cannabinoid-based medicines for the management of chronic pain and concurrent conditions.
J&J proposes paying US$8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits

Under a proposal announced Tuesday, a J&J subsidiary will re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and seek court approval for a plan that would result in one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history.
Ontario to expand list of tests midwives can order; midwives say it's a first step

Jessica Carfagnini, a board member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctor, said their hopes are similar to the midwives.’

Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says

Don’t blame the young ones: Study finds reductions in service offerings are similar among early-career and experienced family doctors

Lyme disease: Face the next tick season with confidence

Put pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in high-level positions, WHO forum told

Ontario eases the path to practice for doctors trained in the U.S., Australia, Ireland and the U.K.

Full list of contraceptives now free to patients through new B.C. initiative

B.C. to become first province to adapt a nurse-to-patient ratio

Canadian clinical practice recommendations for cannabis use for chronic pain

J&J proposes paying US$8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits

Ontario to expand list of tests midwives can order; midwives say it's a first step