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- 6/5/2022
'We were hailed as heroes': will Ford ease wage restraint legislation in Ontario?
When asked the morning after the election whether he would ease the wage cap for healthcare workers, Ford said he would take inflation into consideration in negotiations once agreements lapse. - 6/5/2022
Transgender, nonbinary teens at higher risk of suicide compared with peers: study
The study, led by researchers from the University of Ottawa and published on Monday, indicates more than half of transgender teens said they had seriously considered suicide in the 12 months preceding the survey. - 6/5/2022
Case study: My obese gay patient just told me he's Bear
Bears are a sub-group of gay men generally identified by their larger body size, and facial and body hair which connects them to community and with sexual partners. In the medical clinic, they are frequently seen as obese men at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. - 6/5/2022
Case report: a sunburn in June
A recent case at Dr. Robert Dickson's walk-in clinic seemed obvious but came with a twist. - 6/5/2022
How an existing breast cancer drug could help more patients than ever before
It's not a cure. But this latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer. - 6/5/2022
Listening to asthma and COPD: An AI-powered wearable could monitor respiratory health
An international collaboration between Canada and Germany with expertise in upper airway health, audio/acoustic engineering and wearable computing is developing a wearable device to monitor these respiratory symptoms. - 6/2/2022
The (pharmaceutical) funny pages: Do I take it before or after sleep?
Your weekly dose of pharmacy giggles. Take two, with or without your Saturday morning coffee! - 6/2/2022
Quebec ombudsman finds 'shortcomings' in care at Montreal Children's Hospital
The investigation by the office of ombudsman Marc-Andre Dowd revealed numerous shortcomings at the hospital, including infrequent monitoring of patients' vital signs post-surgery. - 6/2/2022
Novel genetic experiment shrinks tough to treat cancer
Kathy Wilkes isn't cured but said what's left of her cancer has shown no sign of growth since the one-time treatment last June.