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- 6/26/2022
Diabetes quiz: How well do you know the incretin effect?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases, and the incretin hormones play a significant role. What do you know about the incretin effect and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)? - 6/26/2022
Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection
In a study of more than 1,200 middle-aged and older adults who'd already had three vaccine doses, Pfizer said both booster approaches spurred a substantial jump in Omicron-fighting antibodies. - 6/26/2022
Mystery drug quiz: Which drug treats infertility?
These drugs all have rather similar names, but one of these things is not like the others. - 6/26/2022
Trudeau pledges to defend abortion rights around the world amid 'devastating setback'
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, who joined Trudeau in Kigali, called it a "dark day'' and warned the decision will have "a domino effect on other rights,'' adding that no country is immune and accusing Conservatives of "shopping for anti-abortion votes.'' - 6/26/2022
Dangers of herbal abortions: Medical toxicologist weighs in
The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. supreme court already has the internet churning with highly risky chatter about so-called herbal abortion methods. - 6/23/2022
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
The ruling came more than a month after the stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicating the court was prepared to take this momentous step. - 6/23/2022
The (medical) funny pages: You give me fever, among other things
Lookout! You might catch the giggles if you get too close! - 6/23/2022
Parliamentary committee releases report on mental health and assisted dying
The report does call for "standards of practice, clear guidelines, adequate training for practitioners, comprehensive patient assessments and meaningful oversight." - 6/22/2022
The (medical) funny pages: Lord have MRSA!
Lions and tiger and antibiotic resistance, oh my! - 6/22/2022
'Real strain': Alberta health minister wants to reduce stress on healthcare after COVID-19
Alberta lifted the last few pandemic restrictions last week including mandatory masking on public transit and isolation for people who test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms.