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Naturopathic doctors aren’t solution to primary care crisis: doctors, health experts
British Columbia, along with the Northwest Territories, has the most extensive scope of practice for naturopathic doctors in Canada, including the ability to prescribe drugs and be certified to administer vaccines.
When the college greenlights firing a patient
Dr. Melissa Yuan-Innes is skeptical about the effectiveness of ‘zero tolerance’ signs in deterring inappropriate behaviour.

Between Hana and Mana, our income has gone

As tax season approaches, my wife and I delve into our finances, only to be met with dismay which brings to mind a proverb.
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Too many older adults are taking risky sedative medications

A recent report revealed significant variations in prescription rates across Canadian provinces and territories.
Ontario extends program that helps rural and northern hospitals avoid ER closures

The province established what’s now known as the Temporary Locum Program during the pandemic and has renewed it several times, often at the last minute.
Semaglutide and related meds may increase risk of aspiration during anesthesia

More than half of patients using GLP-1 RA have reduced gastric emptying even after fasting.
U.S. guidelines focus on topical therapies for vitiligo in children and young adults

Guidelines and expert consensus-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo in young patients.
Alberta health minister says non-profit that shipped stroke patient to motel off list

Adriana LaGrange says she doesn't know who was responsible for Blair Canniff being taken to a Travelodge after he was discharged from an Edmonton hospital.
Gram-negative infections: Gradual oral treatment is safe from the first days

Researchers say there can be many benefits of finding the ideal timing and eligibility criteria for progressive oral treatment.

Naturopathic doctors aren’t solution to primary care crisis: doctors, health experts

When the college greenlights firing a patient

Between Hana and Mana, our income has gone

POLL: Are you using or planning on using an AI scribe?

Too many older adults are taking risky sedative medications

Ontario extends program that helps rural and northern hospitals avoid ER closures

Semaglutide and related meds may increase risk of aspiration during anesthesia

U.S. guidelines focus on topical therapies for vitiligo in children and young adults

Alberta health minister says non-profit that shipped stroke patient to motel off list

Gram-negative infections: Gradual oral treatment is safe from the first days