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- 3/22/2022
Why I’m going to vote ‘yes’ to the PPSA
If Ontario doctors reject the proposed fee deal, all the evidence suggests arbitration is going to force the same deal through – but six months later, says Dr. Sohail Gandhi. - 3/22/2022
Moderna says its low dose COVID shots work for kids under 6
Moderna said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for youngsters under 6. - 3/22/2022
On trial: For one nurse, overriding an automatic drug dispensing cabinet went horribly wrong
A Tennessee nurse is facing a charge of reckless homicide for administering the wrong drug. - 3/22/2022
Would Sweden's medical malpractice system work in Canada?
Sweden's healthcare system is often listed among the Top 5 in the world, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its problems. - 3/22/2022
Major study shows the need to improve how scientists approach early-stage cancer research
Scientists found that the odds of replicating results of 50 preclinical experiments from 23 high-profile published studies were no better than a coin toss. - 3/22/2022
Let’s talk about prescription opioids: Starting the conversation with your patients
Your patients are counting on you! At the same time, they don’t know what they don’t know! Talk to them about accidental opioid overdose and offer NARCAN® Nasal Spray with every opioid prescription. - 3/21/2022
Sharing is caring: Atlantic premiers talk single licensing system for healthcare workers, helping patients get care in neighbouring provinces
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey—a physician himself—said there was 'no reason' a healthcare workers licensed in one part of the country should be unable to practise in another. - 3/21/2022
Ontario cardiologists opposed to agreement that excludes some phone services
The Ontario Association of Cardiologists is concerned about the virtual care framework in the new agreement because it would only allow specific consultation services to happen over video, not by phone. - 3/21/2022
Flood of physician retirements a concern for the CMQ
In just two years, the number of Quebec doctors who've hung up their lab coats has doubled—a situation that could be explained by pandemic fatigue observed among these health professionals. - 3/21/2022
PPSA vote: Should doctors accept a bad offer to avoid a worse one?
Dr. Shawn Whatley has decided how he'll vote on Ontario's proposed fee deal being ratified or not this week. - 3/21/2022
Returning to exercise postpartum: Supporting women’s physical activity after the birth of a child
Women who engage in postpartum exercise tend to have better mental and physical health outcomes. Benefits of exercise for new moms include weight loss, improved aerobic fitness, improved mood and increased social connectedness. However, physical activity rates tend to drastically decline after pregnancy. - 3/21/2022
When will feds lift COVID-19 mandates? It's complicated, minister says
Conservative and NDP members of the House of Commons health committee hammered the minister with questions about a timeline, a benchmark, or a set of conditions that would trigger an end to vaccine requirements for travellers and federal employees.