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- 11/18/2020
Experts call for COVIDzero strategy to weed out virus, but will it work?
The aim of the approach is to wipe out the virus through stricter restrictions ranging from targeted closures to full-on lockdowns, bolstered testing and tracing capabilities and government relief for individuals and businesses. - 11/18/2020
'Can you prescribe me cannabis, doc?'
Since 2016, Health Canada has directed patients to clinicians like me to obtain an authorization for cannabis. When this happened, I used to reply: “I don’t prescribe that. There isn’t much evidence.” Wouldn’t it have been great if there was a simple, straightforward, non-industry-sponsored resource to help me prescribe? - 11/18/2020
A messy year for resident exams
- 11/18/2020
Pharmacists may reduce unintended pregnancies by providing interim contraceptive with each emergency contraceptive
Patients should also be invited to attend a sexual and reproductive health clinic, where all methods of contraception are available. - 11/17/2020
Security, health experts to lead review of pandemic warning system
Margaret Bloodworth will chair a three-member review panel studying what went wrong with the Global Public Health Intelligence Network. - 11/17/2020
We need to invest in a better, more accessible toolbox
The new thinking in healthcare is centred around exercise and wellness as a means to prevent and manage chronic diseases. But many Canadian communities still don't have basic access to fitness, wellness and healthy food resources.