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The hope of healthcare, Part 7 – Skills that increase in value and skills that decrease in value
We all have skills, and not only do we have skills, we have certain kinds of skills. Not all skills are created equal. Some skills will increase in value over time, while other skills will decrease in value over time. Having the appropriate understanding and perspective of these skills will serve us well.
Retirement life still a work in progress
After an intense career in infectious disease, Dr. Mark Tyndall reflects on who he is becoming in his next chapter.

Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame

In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified a rare and dangerous fungal infection never before found in the United States.
Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician

The new fee program at the Marda Loop Medical Clinic was to start today, but Alberta Health spokesman Scott Johnston says the clinic has told the government it won’t proceed.
Do mRNA COVID-19 vaccines cause heavy menstrual bleeding?

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Thermo Fisher Scientific settles with family of Henrietta Lacks, whose HeLa cells uphold medicine

Tissue taken from the Black woman’s tumor before she died of cervical cancer became the first human cells to be successfully cloned.
Amazon adds video telemedicine visits U.S.-wide to its virtual clinic

The clinic, which doesn’t accept insurance, launched last fall with a focus on text message-based consultations. Those remain available in 34 states.
Can vitamin D delay the progression to diabetes in prediabetics?

Metanalysis shows reduced 3-year risk.
Deadline passes, unclear whether Calgary medical clinic will move ahead with fee plan

The province issued a statement from Health Minister Adriana LaGrange saying: ‘Should any clinic proceed with the membership fee structure or offer accelerated access to a family physician, an investigation will be conducted.’
CPSO approves new policy to make it easier for internationally-trained subspecialists to set up independent practice

The college is also eliminating certain fees for residents who ‘provide additional services at Ontario hospitals.’
Psychiatrist accused of more than $90K in fraudulent billing surrenders to police

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Treating postpartum pain? You may want to dial down the prescription

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The hope of healthcare, Part 7 – Skills that increase in value and skills that decrease in value

Retirement life still a work in progress

Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame

Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician

Do mRNA COVID-19 vaccines cause heavy menstrual bleeding?

Thermo Fisher Scientific settles with family of Henrietta Lacks, whose HeLa cells uphold medicine

Amazon adds video telemedicine visits U.S.-wide to its virtual clinic

Can vitamin D delay the progression to diabetes in prediabetics?

Deadline passes, unclear whether Calgary medical clinic will move ahead with fee plan

CPSO approves new policy to make it easier for internationally-trained subspecialists to set up independent practice

Psychiatrist accused of more than $90K in fraudulent billing surrenders to police

Treating postpartum pain? You may want to dial down the prescription

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