What's ailing our healthcare systemDr. Bertram Wing King points to seven key things to consider in the overhaul of a crumbling system. How COVID-19 damages lungs: The virus attacks mitochondria, continuing an ancient battle that began in the primordial soupThis is the story of how a team, assembled during the pandemic, recognized the mechanism by which these viruses were causing lung injury and lowering oxygen levels in patients. Canadian Iranian docs call for end to ethical and human rights violations A letter from the Canadian Iranian Medical Association to the IRI Minister of Health and the Medical Council of Iran. Pain and suffering or happiness and bliss: Can you choose? I have known many patients over the years with very significant chronic illnesses and disabilities who seem quite oblivious to them. Into the thick of it Sarah-Lynn Dunlop advocates for some self-care, especially before the mayhem of cold/flu/COVID season ahead. Five causes of medication errors that significantly increased during COVID-19 Pharmacists across Canada fill more than 600 million prescriptions every year, and though somewhat rare, medication incidents do occur. When COVID-19 hit, it put unprecedented pressure on the industry. POLL: Will B.C.'s new deal with docs attract more physicians to the province? Some news reports suggest docs from Alberta are already eyeing B.C.'s new deal. Retirement planning: don’t leave money on the table After working so hard for so long, Dr. Matt Poyner advises spending down assets enough to maximize happiness in retirement. Hurry up and wait As Dr. Hector Baillie observes, the waiting game doesn’t serve his patients too well, especially in their retirement years. Development of vision in early childhood: No screens before age two Has technology become the ultimate tool for keeping children calm? First Previous 110 111 112 113 114 Next Last