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- 12/19/2017
Stories from retirement: Presbycusis
Presbycusis—that’s what I have. I’ve found that it’s always better to use a big word that few understand when you’re forced to disclose something you’d rather not. If asked for a definition, you can always make something up... no, prevaricate. - 12/19/2017
Jeff Leger named new president of Shoppers Drug Mart
The move comes as part of a wider restructuring of the executive at Loblaw, Shopper's parent company. Michael Motz, the previous president of Shoppers Drug Mart will become the COO of retail division for Loblaw. - 12/19/2017
New Canadian Thoracic Society statement focuses on severe asthma
Provides guidance on management, including the role of new and emerging therapies - 12/19/2017
Officials separate couple after 73 years together just days before Christmas
The family understands the father requires a higher level of care, but felt the facility could have arranged for the couple to be separated after the holiday - 12/19/2017
Barry Sherman was under investigation for breaking lobbying rules at the time of his death
The founder of Apotex pharmaceuticals, who has been widely praised for his generous philanthropy, was also famously litigious during his career - 12/19/2017
The speculum finally gets redesigned—by women
On the history and controversy of tools used to examine women's bodies - 12/18/2017
What do we want from primary care, part III
Why aren't things going according to plan? It's not for a lack of planning, not (entirely) for a lack of money, and certainly not for a lack of people sitting around in committees talking over subs or wraps. The problem is a lack of scrutiny, of asking hard questions and refusing to accept deflection and spin. - 12/18/2017
Lies about Santa? They could be good for your child
Developmental psychology suggests that fantastical beliefs in children are associated with positive developmental outcomes. And parents need not worry, children will bust the Santa myth themselves, when the time is right - 12/18/2017
Ontario announces new Toronto hospice for the homeless
Ontario's provincial government says it's opening a new hospice for the homeless in Toronto.