Where do Canada's provinces and territories stand on COVID-19 fourth doses?Some are offering the second boosters to all adults in response to the highly contagious BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of Omicron, while others are keeping access limited for now with an eye to the fall. What options do your patients with migraine have beyond pain meds? Researchers have discovered that genetics and environmental factors play a role in the condition of migraine. Antibiotic use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of skin conditions, asthma in offspring Their use may influence the ‘atopic march’ in young children. Don’t blame family physicians: Many factors contributing to Ontario ER record wait times Hospital staff, FP shortages contributing to crowded ERs. Non-diabetics can have more complications from surgery than diabetics Apparent paradox due to perioperative hyperglycemia in many non-diabetics, need testing. The number of Canadians without prescription drug coverage is dropping More Canadians now have prescription drug coverage, with the number of uninsured Canadians decreasing from 5.2% in 2016 to 2.8% in 2020. Ontario expands fourth dose eligibility to all adults amid seventh wave The shots are being offered at five months after an individual has received their first booster dose. Diabetes medications protect against blinding diseases Metformin and other treatments reduce risk for glaucoma, AMD, but effect varies. Poll: Would you cull your patient roster to reduce burnout? Take our weekly poll of Canadian physicians and see what your colleagues think. A sick doctor shouldn’t wait eight hours in the ER Dr. Jabir Jassam makes the case for more professional courtesy in certain situations. First Previous 913 914 915 916 917 Next Last
