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- 1/30/2022
More Quebec teen girls hospitalized for suicidal behaviour in 2021 public health says
The Institut national de sante publique du Quebec says in a report published today, there was also an increase in the number of girls 10 to 14 who used hospital services after suicide attempts or due to suicidal ideation. - 1/30/2022
'We are not intimidated,' Trudeau says as convoy continues to gridlock Ottawa
Speaking to Canadians from isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 Monday, Trudeau said "freedom of expression, assembly and association are cornerstones of democracy.'' - 1/30/2022
What's going on with Spotify, Neil Young and the doctors calling out Joe Rogan's podcast?
Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus. - 1/30/2022
Study: Those with disabilities had longer COVID hospital stays, high readmission rate
Sandi Bell knows how difficult it can be for someone with a disability to book a vaccine appointment through an online portal, or feel confident they'll have a ride home from the clinic afterwards. - 1/30/2022
Omicron amps up concerns about long COVID and its causes
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors by some estimates will develop such lingering problems. - 1/30/2022
How to restore the value of family medicine
Family medicine is heading to a crisis, says Dr. Jabir Jassam. What are the reasons behind family medicine’s deterioration? - 1/30/2022
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau says he's tested positive for COVID-19
He says on Twitter that he is "feeling fine'' and that he will keep working remotely this week as he follows public health guidelines. - 1/27/2022
A life in the day: Dr. Erin Luxenberg
When providing care at a Cree community in northern Quebec, Dr. Luxenberg shares a home and weekly potluck dinners with the other doctors there. - 1/27/2022
Ontario releases guidelines for who can receive Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19
Ontario received its first shipment of Paxlovid last week, and Health Minister Christine Elliott had said the drug would be directed toward adults at the highest risk. - 1/27/2022
Time affluence
Some doctors work so much they can barely remember the last time they felt truly relaxed. Dr. Matt Poyner has thoughts for those in a time famine. - 1/27/2022
Mark Cuban intros U.S. online pharmacy offering affordable generics
The pharmacy is expected to offer more than 100 generic drugs at an affordable price. - 1/27/2022
Sign on the dotted line: What you need to know about consent and waiver forms
These forms may be boring, for patients and for physicians. But as lawyers Claire Immega and Harpreet Dosanjh explain, skipping them is not an option.