Neurosurgeon investigating patient’s mystery symptoms plucks a worm from woman’s brain in AustraliaThe creature was the larva of an Australian native roundworm not previously known to be a human parasite. 48.82 million hours: How do we lower the number of administrative tasks docs take on each year?As part of its annual health summit, the Canadian Medical Association addressed a recurring question: how to reduce the administrative burden on physicians. Lorazepam linked to disease progression in pancreatic cancer Alprazolam may be the safer choice. Don't forget to enroll in PRIME by Aug. 31, B.C. pharmacy college reminds PharmaNet users Pharmacists, students, techs and more all need to be registered with PRIME or they’ll soon lose access to PharmaNet. Need to know about live saving CPR? A new study says it’s probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri Researchers asked voice assistants eight questions that a bystander might pose in a cardiac arrest emergency. Racism partly to blame for unequal healthcare provided to Indigenous women: PHAC study Researchers used data for all females aged 15 to 55 from the annual Canadian Community Health Survey between 2015 and 2020. A broad genetic test saved one newborn’s life. Research suggests it could help millions of others Whole genome tests could solve the problem of doing several narrowly targeted tests on babies, which still might not find the disorder. POLL: Have patients been pushing to be prescribed Ozempic for weight loss? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. Case report: The eyes have it A recent case at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic reinforces the importance of asking for more details. Preferred and referred: New study shows male specialists are favoured by both male and female referring doctors Researchers found male specialists get more referrals than their female counterparts. They also get paid more, according to the Ontario Medical Association study. Alberta Pharmacists’ Association highlights ENVIRx program partnership for National Drug Drop-off month The association is reminding patients of best practices when bringing medications back to thew pharmacy for disposal. The obesity epidemic is fueled by biology, not lack of willpower The brain wants us to eat as much as we can because it thinks it’s helping us survive, and it has the power to overwhelm our best intentions. First Previous 226 227 228 229 230 Next Last
