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- 7/13/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Taj Dhinsa: "I’m a nerd and I enjoy working with large data sets."
Healthcare is ripe for innovation. Young leaders are thinking differently about their role within the healthcare system, innovating and helping to evolve patient care from a whole health perspective. - 7/13/2022
CMA board breached principles of natural justice and fairness
Dr. Charles Webb, a former director at the CMA, had his membership suspended over harassment claims while he was running for election as CMA president. Dr. Zafar Essak calls foul. - 7/13/2022
The Dutch public-private healthcare model is the fix Canada needs
Lawyer and health law specialist Tracey Tremayne-Lloyd argues Canada should look abroad for solutions, specifically to the Netherlands. - 7/13/2022
Public Health Ontario reports first confirmed female case of monkeypox
The average age of the confirmed cases, which are mostly reported in Toronto, is 37. - 7/13/2022
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vax for youngest kids
Moderna's vaccine for infants and preschoolers has been approved as the first kind of COVID-19 shot for the age group. - 7/12/2022
What options do your patients with migraine have beyond pain meds?
Researchers have discovered that genetics and environmental factors play a role in the condition of migraine. - 7/12/2022
Ontario expands fourth dose eligibility to all adults amid seventh wave
The shots are being offered at five months after an individual has received their first booster dose. - 7/12/2022
Non-diabetics can have more complications from surgery than diabetics
Apparent paradox due to perioperative hyperglycemia in many non-diabetics, need testing. - 7/12/2022
People 50 and older can now get second COVID-19 boosters in Newfoundland and Labrador
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says residents as young as 50 can start making appointments today but cannot receive a second booster until at least 20 weeks has past from their first one. - 7/12/2022
Diabetes medications protect against blinding diseases
Metformin and other treatments reduce risk for glaucoma, AMD, but effect varies.