Healthcare

Can infrequent zoledronate dosing in early postmenopause prevent fractures?
Study examines zoledronate dosing at baseline and at five years to determine effects on vertebral fracture prevention in early postmenopausal women.
Manitoba government orders health authority to cut its use of private nurses
Premier Wab Kinew says Prairie Mountain Health, which covers a large portion of western Manitoba, has been using more-costly private nurses and must focus more on nurses in the public health system.

Alberta premier defends COVID-19 report, unsure which recommendations to take

The 269-page report was done by a government-appointed panel and calls for limits on COVID-19 vaccines and for health professionals not to be punished for promoting alternative treatments.
NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

Health Minister Mark Holland is meeting with provincial and territorial health ministers in Halifax this week.
Specialist wait lists for B.C. patients grow to 1.2 million people: doctors groups

Doctors of BC and the Consultant Specialists of BC say they surveyed nearly 1,000 specialists.
Spotting the spots

As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, psychiatrist Dr. Betty Tang is reminded of why she went to medical school.
Physician says he demanded his name be removed from Alberta COVID-19 report

The Canadian Medical Association and Alberta Medical Association have said the panel’s report sows mistrust in medical and scientific communities.
Are you bored of yourself?

We all know, in theory, that our time is limited. Living that reality means truly cherishing the time we have, not fretting about the things we can’t change and learning to value time on our own.
Do the three SGLT2 inhibitors differ in cardiovascular outcomes and safety?

Study examines the comparative cardiovascular efficacy and safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Tea can ‘rapidly’ reduce COVID-19 in saliva: study

Reducing the viral load in the oral cavity can potentially mitigate the spread of the virus within the body and curb transmission to other people, according to the authors.

Can infrequent zoledronate dosing in early postmenopause prevent fractures?

Manitoba government orders health authority to cut its use of private nurses

Alberta premier defends COVID-19 report, unsure which recommendations to take

NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

Specialist wait lists for B.C. patients grow to 1.2 million people: doctors groups

Spotting the spots

Physician says he demanded his name be removed from Alberta COVID-19 report

Are you bored of yourself?

Do the three SGLT2 inhibitors differ in cardiovascular outcomes and safety?

Tea can ‘rapidly’ reduce COVID-19 in saliva: study