Melatonin poisonings increasing in childrenMelatonin, an endogenous neurohormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, is used in the treatment of insomnia in adults and for primary sleep disorders in children. Is low-dose ASA a good choice for all older adults?When I query reasons for taking ASA during my interviews with patients, I often hear: “It was prescribed by my doctor many years ago,” “It is good for my heart” and “I read somewhere that it prevents cancer.” Spider, spider! A surprise visit during a patient consult has Dr. Hector Baillie pondering the allure and disdain of this creepy crawler. Case report: Cure for foot fungus? A patient claims to have found a cure for his persistent foot fungus, but Dr. Robert Dickson has doubts. Drug News—November/December 2022 A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. Poll: Is it OK to 'mask shame' doctors? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. Should doctors campaign more with nurses and others for national licences? How the divide between Ottawa and the provinces on health funding might be used to advance physician priorities. 'Data can save lives' The 2022 @Infoway Partnership Conference Ongoing frustration with digital tools and the administrative burden of EMRs feeds physicians’ negative attitude towards digital care. Holiday diversity Sarah-Lynn Dunlops encourages techs to stay curious about the diverse population of patients. Stand-alone virtual care services have a role Dr. Filza Naveed, with virtual care provider MD Connected, argues Ontario’s Dec. 1 changes to virtual care don’t make sense right now with the system in crisis. First Previous 188 189 190 191 192 Next Last
