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- 3/30/2022
Ramadan: Patients should be cognizant of their health conditions if planning to fast
Two doctors from Hamilton Health Sciences want to remind patients to be careful not to disrupt medication schedules without talking to a physician first. - 3/30/2022
Brain condition sidelining Bruce Willis has many causes
A brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking, reading and writing has sidelined actor Bruce Willis and drawn attention to a little-known condition that has many possible causes. - 3/30/2022
NACI guidance on fourth dose of COVID vaccine expected soon: PHAC
NACI previously recommended that people who are "moderately to severely immunocompromised'' receive a fourth dose of the vaccine six months after getting their third shot. - 3/30/2022
Case report: A migrating rash
A puzzling case in Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic that had him stumped. - 3/30/2022
What if my patient has too many issues to discuss during a visit?
It’s a common fear for those of us who like to be efficient, however the average outpatient has about 1.7 concerns. - 3/30/2022
A glimpse of remote living with Parkinson's draws viewers to unlikely TikTok star
Then the 54-year-old signs in on TikTok to check the analytics of his latest videos and touch base with a global community of online friends, many of whom, like him, have Parkinson's disease. - 3/30/2022
Most at-risk women for preeclampsia not given recommended prevention
Pregnant women with diabetes, obesity less likely than chronic hypertensives to get needed treatment. - 3/30/2022
EnsembleIQ recognized for outstanding company culture
EnsembleIQ, the corporate owner of the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice Plus Business, has been recognized for its company culture and leadership. - 3/29/2022
Intranasal vaccines and COVID-19
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have just completed a big study on the use of intranasal vaccines for COVID-19. These aren’t just any vaccine; they are a novel way to stimulate both local (mucosal) immunity as well as systemic immunity, and this could change the way we approach not only future COVID-19 vaccines, but also other vaccines such as Influenza, RSV, and even Cystic Fibrosis. - 3/29/2022
How healthcare can respond to the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences
It has been over 30 years since hip-hop superstar Tupac Shakur first told the story of 12-year-old Brenda, a sexually abused and exploited preteen mother.