Deciphering the food factorThe thought occurred to me the other day that I’m in danger of becoming a Red Queen—you know, needing to run faster and faster just to stay in the same spot. It’s about time—it’s always about timeThe time read 12:45 p.m. on the analog Victorinox watch, the division of the Swiss Army company dedicated to time-keeping. An hour later, the time is still 12:45. Perle Feldman drops the baby This was the second month of my rotating internship and I was so excited to be doing my obstetrics rotation at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal. I was eager, scared and green as grass. Medical literacy: another point of view Let's remember that most of our patients haven't taken Anatomy or Cardiac Physiology 101, says Dr. Hector Baillie. Advice for ‘the unattached’ Vancouver’s Dr. Rita McCracken’s recently wrote a thread of tips on Twitter of advice to give those without an FP. Here it is. Poll: Do you exchange texts with patients? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. The sixth sense As physicians, are we relying too much on imaging and not enough on instinct? Choosing Wisely for patients—and the planet Campaigns provide blueprint for doctors and patients to talk about harms of overuse of tests, treatments and procedures. Why Viagra may be useful in treating lung diseases The vasodilation caused by sildenafil can be beneficial in lung diseases such as pulmonary arterial hypertension or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Paying for plasma is the new normal: Why policy has changed decades after Canada's tainted blood scandal There has been a monumental policy shift in paying plasma donors in Canada. First Previous 111 112 113 114 115 Next Last