Patient Lifestyle

Despite little to no daylight—plus months of frigid temperatures—people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early as October and last into April for some.

Jumping over a three-foot-tall fence on horseback at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair last month was child’s play compared to the health hurdles Haldimand teen Kylie Searles had to clear in recent years.

First author Dr. Daniel Myran said his concern is that some people could be exposed to adverse side effects of the medication unnecessarily, and they might miss an opportunity to treat other mental health conditions.

The ads by Heart & Stroke put a human face on the impact of research into cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders.

Two clinicians wonder why dual orexin receptor antagonists don’t get covered by Canada’s provincial drug plans.

Former Québec Solidaire MNA Dr. Amir Khadir does not regret treating his Lyme disease patients with antibiotics over an extended period and is considering legal action to try to reduce the length of his suspension.

The holiday season provides a cornucopia of factors that increase mental and physical stress. Test your knowledge of research that looks into these factors, and ways to ease the burden.

The Virtual Medicine Ward allows certain patients who would otherwise need to be in hospital to be monitored remotely.