From the magazine

High-dose NSAID + PPI + colchicine? It’s probably pericarditis

Pericarditis can be self-limiting and occur in younger persons with no previous cardiac history—and is thus likely underreported.
Coming soon to a clinic near you

Ready or not, here they come: A sampling of some of the new technologies that are in use, in trial or in development.
Capital pains

Will the proposed capital gains changes require you to take action?
Can’t stop, won’t stop—don’t stop

I have a soft spot for people who feel strongly about something they believe is right and important, and who refuse to give up the fight or be quiet about it.
Legal column: A rare tragedy

Despite standard-of-care breaches, none were linked to the patient’s complications following an amniotic fluid embolism.
Problem solved: I’m in a social setting. What do I do when people ask me for medical advice?

Does this awkward eventuality make you dread discussing your work at parties? We asked, and these docs told us how they navigate these scenarios smoothly.
Dr. Jane Philpott on life after politics and finding her purpose

The former federal health minister discusses the social aspects of health and the next chapter of her career.
Debunking PCOS myths

How to frame the discussion about polycystic ovarian syndrome and fertility.

Drug News—July 2024