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- 5/15/2022
It's high time to simplify our mental health referral system
Streamlining the referral process is one relatively easy step that Dr. Harris says will greatly improve access to mental health services for Ontarians. - 5/15/2022
Is melanoma over-diagnosed in white patients?
Incidence in Black patients stable along with a drop in mortality. Results were published in JAMA Dermatology. - 5/15/2022
About 11% of admitted COVID patients return to hospital or die within 30 days: study
At roughly 9%, researchers say the readmission rate is similar to that seen for other ailments, but socio-economic factors and sex seem to play a bigger role in predicting which patients are most likely to suffer a downturn when sent home. - 5/15/2022
How to solve Canada's healthcare human resources problems?
The CMA, CNA and CFPC presented their policy ideas to deal with the human resource problems plaguing the Canadian healthcare system. - 5/15/2022
First patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy
In Montreal, a pioneering clinic in the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is about to become the first healthcare facility in Quebec to legally treat depression with psilocybin. - 5/14/2022
The importance of trauma-informed medical education
Dr. Ghazala Radwi describes the importance of cultivating trauma-informed learning environments in medical education. - 5/12/2022
QUIZ: Have you heard the latest on hearing loss?
Test your knowledge of the prevalence, causes and treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus. - 5/12/2022
Guide for Paxlovid use in patients who take DOACs
The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table collaborated with the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo to create the resource. - 5/12/2022
The (medical) funny pages: A comedy of very human errors
This week we've got some goofs, some flubs and a little sweetness thrown in for good measure.