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- 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. - 7/12/2022
Can we prevent heart disease and cancer by taking vitamins and minerals?
North Americans spend tens of billions on nutritional supplements each year—so what are they getting out of them? - 7/12/2022
Antibiotic use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of skin conditions, asthma in offspring
Their use may influence the ‘atopic march’ in young children. - 7/12/2022
Where do Canada's provinces and territories stand on COVID-19 fourth doses?
Some are offering the second boosters to all adults in response to the highly contagious BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of Omicron, while others are keeping access limited for now with an eye to the fall. - 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. - 7/11/2022
More than 100 healthcare professionals challenge rejection of psilocybin access
In 2020, Health Canada started granting exemptions under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Actto provide psychedelics treatment to patients suffering from end-of-life psychological distress, treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder. - 7/11/2022
Some Albertans will soon need a referral from doctor for PCR testing, province says
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical officer of health, says Alberta can expect to see waves of COVID-19 continue into the fall. - 7/11/2022
A sick doctor shouldn’t wait eight hours in the ER
Dr. Jabir Jassam makes the case for more professional courtesy in certain situations.