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- 10/20/2022
The (medical) funny pages: My attending wants to talk to you
Your weekly dose of giggles! - 10/20/2022
Obesity Canada updates clinical practice guidelines with new info on medical nutrition therapy and pharmacotherapy
The update adds new info to the guidelines that were first published in 2020—with new edivence references on nutrition issues like intermittent fasting, as well as emerging drug therapies. - 10/19/2022
Canadian Paediatric Society releases guidelines for detecting anxiety in kids and youth
The lead author of two papers released Thursday says this is the first time the CPS has formalized its position. - 10/19/2022
Problem solved: Help! How can I hire reliable staff?
The healthcare sector has been front and centre in conversations on labour shortages in Canada. Here's what some of your fellow MDs recommend on finding and keeping reliable staff. - 10/19/2022
LTC seniors three times more likely to receive antidepressants than other seniors
Just over 60% of seniors living in long-term care were prescribed antidepressants in 2017, data analyzed by the institute indicates. That rose to 62% of residents by 2019 and 65% in 2021. - 10/19/2022
Can we do anything about restless leg syndrome?
When symptoms are mild, even a few lifestyle changes may provide relief, notes Dr. Noorali Bharwani. - 10/19/2022
Legal column: Jury verdict restored
The jury concluded doctors failed to do a C-section early enough but didn’t say how that caused a seizure months later. - 10/19/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Sarah Blythe: "Right from day one I knew I would be working in a community pharmacy in a small town."
After graduation, I started off as a staff pharmacist, providing patient care and practising to my full scope of practice. I learned a lot from my boss at the time, as well as from the other pharmacists and staff I was working with. Then the pandemic hit. - 10/18/2022
How income influences diabetes management
Study shows income disparity linked to increased re-hospitalization rates.