Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here’s what to know.Are you patients aware of these basics when it comes to dealing with ticks? Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan dataOther racialized people including South Asian, Chinese and Filipino Canadians had significantly lower rates. Treat early to change the trajectory of migraine disorder in children and youth There's a possibility that CGRP-targeted therapies could alter disease progression and reduce future disability. Beta-blockers post-MI: Should we stop using them if patients have normal heart function? For patients who present with an MI and have an LVEF ≥ 50% post-vascularization, the benefit of beta-blockers, if one truly exists, is likely modest at best. Reminder for patients: Be careful when buying health products online From December until May this year, Health Canada seized 19,193 counterfeit health products that were purchased on the internet. GLP-1 receptor agonists and pancreatic cancer This study provides reassuring data that GLP-1 receptor agonists are not associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. POLL: Should family doctors have patient quotas? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. Case report: 18 years A 39-year-old, fair-skinned man came to our walk-in clinic recently, for yet another opinion about a rash on his right leg. Problem solved: How does an ER doc stop comments about looking too young for the job? We asked, you answered: see how your physician colleagues recommend handling this awkward situation. New CPSBC bylaws in B.C. streamlines licensure for U.S. docs, IMGs Under the new bylaws, set to take effect July 7, U.S. physicians with the appropriate accreditation will be able to obtain full licensure in B.C. First Previous 125 126 127 128 129 Next Last