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- 11/12/2019
Antibiotic-resistant infections could destroy our way of life: New report
The new report lays out a four-step strategy to confront the impending crisis of antimicrobial resistance - 11/12/2019
Canadian allergists' group wants Benadryl behind the counter due to side effects
One doctor says newer generation H1 antihistamines—such as Reactine, Claritin and Aerius—are safer, more effective and work more quickly. - 11/12/2019
Quebec pharmacist wins international award for defending science
Olivier Bernard was awarded the John Maddox Prize for his work in debunking myths around the use of vitamin C to treat cancer - 11/12/2019
Ontario starts merging health agencies, fires nine LHIN executives
Ontario is starting to merge the province's major health agencies such as Cancer Care Ontario and eHealth under one umbrella and firing the CEOs of nine Local Health Integration Networks. - 11/11/2019
Canada's generic drug shortage dilemma
If we are to solve the ongoing problem of drug shortages, we need to think about how to become less reliant on international supply chains - 11/11/2019
Savouring the simple thank you
I've got shelves with porcelain reindeer, a bird clock, hockey pucks signed by retired NHL players, and wood carvings - 11/11/2019
Report predicts drug resistance likely to kill 400,000 Canadians by 2050
Currently, the problem costs the national healthcare system $1.4 billion a year and by 2050, that figure is projected to grow to $7.6 billion - 11/11/2019
The perils of morning for Dr. Mom
Just when these stressful, guilt-laden mornings pile high enough to make me wish for the lonely early mornings back, the morning I always dreamed of finally arrives. - 11/11/2019
Study finds emergency department visits jumped after valsartan recall
Before the recall emergency room visits in the group studied averaged 0.11% per month but in the month following the recall, the rate jumped to 0.17% - 11/10/2019
Ophthalmologist to pay $5.6 million for negligent vision-correction surgery
Dentist wanted to be able to play sports without glasses, but was forced to quit his lucrative practice - 11/10/2019
Government should address climate change, health and taxes as one issue: CMAJ editorial
Protecting our climate will protect health, and implementing evidence-based policies that consider action to meet targets on global warming, the economy, taxes and health together should be a priority for Canada's government, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).