How to decide: Stem cell transplant vs. non-transplant therapy in sclerodermaConventional treatments catching up to effectiveness of autologous stem cells. How cranberries can boost gut healthA small study found consuming the equivalent of about 60 grams of fresh cranberries a day saw a quick uptick in several important bacteria for a healthy gut. I’m the last surviving member of my family. It’s a different grief than I’ve ever known Dr. Brian Goldman finds that losing his sister, who was a friend, rival, confidant and witness to their early family life, is so difficult. Why deeming patients ‘socially admitted’ may be detrimental to their outcomes Certain labels given to patients who present to ERs, often without acute issues to address, can lead to a ‘downgrading’ of care. Manitoba’s Safety IQ outlines six steps for quality improvement Steps aim to develop, implement, and measure success of an improvement plan for pharmacy teams. Burnout: is anyone listening? Doctors are tired of hearing about wellness—we need to do something about it instead. Alberta announces expansion of newborn screening program, research for women’s health The Alberta Newborn Screening Program will now test for 26 underlying medical conditions, up from the previous total of 22. A mixed bag of supplement studies Vitamins for memory, probiotics for food allergies, magnesium for heart attack patients? U.S. has found H5N1 flu virus in milk—here’s why the risk to humans is likely low To answer questions about the safety of drinking milk contaminated with the H5N1 virus, it is important to understand some basic biology of H5N1 and other related viruses. POLL: Should provinces collect race-based data during health card application and renewal? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. First Previous 159 160 161 162 163 Next Last