What options do your patients with migraine have beyond pain meds? Researchers have discovered that genetics and environmental factors play a role in the condition of migraine. Antibiotic use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of skin conditions, asthma in offspringTheir use may influence the ‘atopic march’ in young children. Don’t blame family physicians: Many factors contributing to Ontario ER record wait times Hospital staff, FP shortages contributing to crowded ERs. Non-diabetics can have more complications from surgery than diabetics Apparent paradox due to perioperative hyperglycemia in many non-diabetics, need testing. The number of Canadians without prescription drug coverage is dropping More Canadians now have prescription drug coverage, with the number of uninsured Canadians decreasing from 5.2% in 2016 to 2.8% in 2020. New Brunswick lowers age for second COVID booster as Omicron variants cause concern Health officials say residents 18 and over can obtain a second booster of COVID-19 vaccine if at least five months have passed since their third shot. Toronto woman unable to work due to long-COVID has started the process for MAiD Former chef Tracey Thompson emphasized in an interview that she does not wish to die, but with no means of financial support feels well and truly out of options. OTC brimonidine ophthalmic solution now available to relieve eye redness Lumify is the first Schedule III eye drop with low-dose brimonidine for the relief of eye redness in adults. A sick doctor shouldn’t wait eight hours in the ER Dr. Jabir Jassam makes the case for more professional courtesy in certain situations. Some Albertans will soon need a referral from doctor for PCR testing, province says Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical officer of health, says Alberta can expect to see waves of COVID-19 continue into the fall. First Previous 951 952 953 954 955 Next Last