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Amputees can get their body parts back for spiritual reasons, new Oregon law says
Previous state law made returning body parts either difficult or impossible.
Watch for it: A 'tri-demic' of viruses could be on its way
The 2023 fall season could bring in higher-than-usual incidences of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID infections, according to an Ontario Medical Association panel. Are you ready?

Hospital services in the U.K. come to a standstill as thousands of senior doctors strike again

Thousands of hospital doctors say they will only provide emergency care, and the National Health Service warned patients to expect major disruption during the two-day strike.
Hospital worker fired after Indigenous woman’s death should be reinstated: arbitrator

Arbitrator Serge Brault says that while Myriam Leblanc made inappropriate comments toward Joyce Echaquan, she was not responsible for the bulk of the poor treatment the woman received prior to her death.
It’s not just about caffeine: How coffee affects the brain

Caffeine doesn’t wake you up as much as drinking a cuppa’.
Cytisinicline shows promise for smoking cessation in large U.S. study

The plant molecule has been approved by Health Canada since 2017 and is sold as a natural health product.
Does the health system need more private care—or less?

CMA plans to focus on the topic this year with four town halls across Canada.
More needs to be done to support clinician safety and mental health

Nearly half of Canadian physicians and nurses say they are at an advanced stage of burnout, so what are we going to do about it?
Pets of pharmacy: Poppy!

Not sure if it’s the crown or the long bangs, but this week’s pet is glamour personified.
Patient relations: How best to handle patients who are manipulative

What do you do with a patient who is trying to manipulate you? Here are some tips for staying in control of the situation while maintaining the relationship with the patient.