Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

EnsembleIQ promotes Joe Territo to executive vice-president of content and communications
New role includes responsibility for communications strategy, including public relations and marketing, to further increase growing retail, healthcare and hospitality marketplace engagement, and to fuel business growth for EnsembleIQ customers. (EnsembleIQ is the master company for the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice Plus Business magazines.)
Study: concussions associated with higher risk of mental health concerns in kids
Children who suffer concussions may be at a 40% increased risk of developing mental health problems, a new study suggests, with researchers urging doctors to pay closer attention to possible mental health symptoms during concussion recovery.

Report urges researchers to study cannabis and mental health in Black communities

The rehabilitation of cannabis in Canada has largely left the Black communities most affected by its criminalization on the outside looking in, with a dearth of information to counteract established narratives and a lack of research into cannabis use and mental health.
Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and booster dose against the Omicron variant

Study examines effectiveness after two doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Moderna vaccine and after a booster dose with Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Moderna vaccine.
Continuity of care trumps instant access to virtual care: poll

A new poll found 59% of Canadians said having an ongoing relationship with a family doctor or team was more important than having care that was more convenient.
‘Not racist isn’t enough’ Black students advocate for change in Canadian medical institutions

Black medical students across Canada are beginning to speak out about the lack of representation and equity in the field.
Single-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine less effective than two-dose Pfizer vaccine

French study compares effectiveness of Janssen vaccine versus Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19–related hospitalization.
A west coast winter snowscape

The snow-capped Rocky Mountains, dense pine forests and ocean views of the gulf island. Allison Krauza's shot of coastal BC has it all.
Reader survey—and chance to win $250!

Take our short reader survey and share your thoughts about our magazine. All who complete the survey will be entered into a draw for $250.
Which COVID restrictions did Ontario just lift?

Most public health restrictions lift Tuesday in Ontario. Here's what's ending.

EnsembleIQ promotes Joe Territo to executive vice-president of content and communications

Study: concussions associated with higher risk of mental health concerns in kids

Report urges researchers to study cannabis and mental health in Black communities

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and booster dose against the Omicron variant

Continuity of care trumps instant access to virtual care: poll

‘Not racist isn’t enough’ Black students advocate for change in Canadian medical institutions

Single-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine less effective than two-dose Pfizer vaccine

A west coast winter snowscape

Reader survey—and chance to win $250!

Which COVID restrictions did Ontario just lift?