Low vitamin D status linked to increased colorectal cancer risk in Black womenWhile studies show associations between low vitamin D status and increased CRC risk, African Americans have the highest incidence and mortality rates of any other racial or ethnic group. Manitoba docs press officials on why there is no plan to keep school properly ventilated Moderna makes submission to Health Canada for COVID-19 vax for kids from 6 to 11 Studies for Spikevax for kids even younger are ongoing. How compensation models shape how newer family physicians choose to practice: study Initial results from a study of early career family physicians shows many try to avoid fee-for-service in favour of other ways of practicing medicine. QUIZ: Test your prostate cancer knowledge November is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. What do you know about prostate-specific antigen(PSA) testing and prostate cancer diagnosis? How well do you think COVID-19 vaccination does at preventing infection and transmission? Based on your understanding of the science and what you are seeing among your patients, take our weekly poll on this topic. Male doctors disproportionately refer patients to male surgeons: study Ontario study looked at 40 million referrals and researchers say a single-entry referral mode is needed. Study examines reasons for vaccine hesitancy in older ethnic minority adults Risks from COVID-19 are high in this group, yet vaccine hesitancy is common. StatCan report outlines 2020 deaths caused directly—and indirectly—by the pandemic According to provisional data, approximately 19,488 more Canadians died between March 2020 and July 2021 than would have been expected. Program to provide counselling and $100 in products for every Manitoban who wants to quit smoking Student’s research contributes to quit-smoking program planned for Manitoba pharmacies. First Previous 122 123 124 125 126 Next Last