The fear of vaginal estrogenWe try to create processes in the office to help prevent common bottlenecks that affect access to care for our patients. The one pattern that I can’t seem to mitigate is the fear of vaginal estrogen. A promising new study could lead to a reduction in symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosisOur team discovered that changes in the morphology of motor neurons in the brain occur early in the disease process. This happens even before any changes in motor function have been seen. POLL: What is the main reason we are struggling to attract and retain FPs? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. Six things B.C. docs should know about new payment rates from WorkSafeBC The physician services agreement between Doctors of B.C. and WorkSafeBC is now in effect. Privacy perils: protection or pestering? ‘$%@!’ says Dr. Marina Malak as she has to come up with another healthcare password. Task force lambasted for holding firm on breast cancer screening advice Dr. Jean Seely, head of the breast imaging section at the Ottawa Hospital, called the task force advice ‘bad news’ that will lead to confusion for women in Canada. Haleon Health trailer brings healthcare, over the counter products to those in need The trailer is packed with free over-the-counter drugs and food, and often includes a health professional. New prescribing rules for narcotics and controlled substances in Manitoba Prescription transfers between pharmacies are now permitted. This is your brain on belief: How you feel about a drug may influence its effects on your brain Participants’ beliefs about the strength of nicotine they consumed influenced their brain activity, the study showed. Drug news—May 2024 A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. First Previous 391 392 393 394 395 Next Last