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- 11/22/2022
Old wives tales
Traditional customs surrounding pregnancy and birth are diverse as humanity itself. But some of these beliefs and rituals have fascinating modern medical validity. - 11/22/2022
US$3.5M gene therapy for hemophilia gets FDA approval
The one-time treatment for the blood-clotting disorder is the first gene therapy for it. - 11/21/2022
Case report: a wart problem
As Dr. Robert Dickson notes, warts are a frequently frustrating problem for patients and a challenge for physicians. - 11/21/2022
Smartphone potential harborers of significant allergens: study
Those with allergies and asthma advised to clean phones more often to avoid triggers - 11/21/2022
Kids' hospital in London, Ont., reduces surgeries to aid overwhelmed critical care
The Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre says it made the difficult decision to reduce surgical activity as of late last week. - 11/21/2022
Effects of empagliflozin on hyperuricaemia and heart failure
Empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor, induces a rapid and sustained reduction in serum uric acid levels and decreases the risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure. - 11/21/2022
Many seniors have a vitamin B12 deficiency: study
Researchers suggest simple—but specific—dietary changes would help. - 11/21/2022
Tears and fond memories shared by paramedic who unknowingly treated daughter in crash
Jayme Erickson was called to a crash north of Calgary and sat with a seriously injured female victim. - 11/21/2022
Ontario's doctors push province to create non profit surgical centres for backlog
The Ontario Medical Association says it would like to see stand-alone centres created that focus on one type of surgery. - 11/21/2022
Alberta removing cap on how many patients docs get paid to see in a day
The current cap allows docs to be paid in-full for just 50 patients per day.