Discussions

Lichen Sclerosus: Rare or underrecognized?
I was shocked to learn that Lichen Sclerosus is classified as a rare disease. You’d never know it from my waiting room.
A step closer to eliminating cervical cancer by 2040
As Dr. Brian Goldman notes, immunizing young females with even one dose of the HPV vaccine can make that goal more reachable.

Poll: Do you think your provincial medical association should be fighting for doctors to have pensions, benefits and sick pay?

Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say.
Elective surgery—referrals refused WTF!

Wait Time Frustration: It's a serious problem. Let's talk about a real case from Calgary I came across recently.
Like flies to wanton boys

Whether omen or artistic muse, Dr. Gary Kinney explores the wonders of the common fly.
Is this the year you find your ‘Ikigai?’

In our first issue of 2023, we are very pleased to introduce the winners of our inaugural Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards.
Case report: Alopecia and a scalp rash

An itchy head triggered by stress results in significant hair loss for a patient at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic.
Universities need to support their professors when they speak up for the oppressed

My colleague, Dr. Amy Tan spoke up about how wearing a mask is an act of solidarity with groups whom COVID-19 has disproportionally affected. Now she's being chased off the internet with disgusting threats. Who will step up to protect her?
Brainwaves and pandemics

In an era of misinformation, Dr. Hector Baillie reminds us of mankind’s vulnerability to viral pathogens.
Cutting funding for virtual care—the wrong move

Health lawyer Brooke Shekter says the Ontario government has made the wrong move by defunding virtual health care, especially when the government is allowing private corporations to utilize operating rooms on weekends.