Martha Porado
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/5/2024
Why deeming patients ‘socially admitted’ may be detrimental to their outcomes
Certain labels given to patients who present to ERs, often without acute issues to address, can lead to a ‘downgrading’ of care. - 5/2/2024
POP QUIZ: Mythological medicine
Can you match these medical terms to their Greek mythological antecedents? - 4/25/2024
Does intermittent fasting really help with weight loss?
A new study suggests that restricting when a person eats simply leads to fewer calories consumed—and that's why intermittent fasting can lead to weight loss. - 4/25/2024
Data shows more and more younger Canadian women diagnosed with breast cancer
While increasing age remains a risk factor, researchers found each age group examined saw more diagnoses when comparing data from 1984 to 1988 and 2015 to 2019. - 4/24/2024
Broke the record: Second round of CaRMS 2024 R-1 sees 97.7% of total spots filled
Just 87 spots went unfilled, with one province making up the bulk. - 4/23/2024
Ontario announces it’s moving on two ideas to cut down on physician admin tasks
The province wants to see more AI and fewer sick notes. - 4/9/2024
POP QUIZ: Where does the term ‘Stat!’ come from?
You’ve probably said it at some point, either in a medical setting or just in casual conversation, but do you know where the term ‘Stat!’ comes from? - 4/8/2024
Got a pharmacy news tip?
Do you know how to submit an idea or tip to the Canadian Healthcare Network? - 4/8/2024
Got a news tip?
Do you know how to submit an idea or tip to the Canadian Healthcare Network? - 4/8/2024
‘Loophole’: Should NP-led clinics that charge patients fees for care be allowed to continue?
For the first time the Ontario government has suggested it might tackle the phenomenon—and the NDP are calling for the auditor general to investigate.
