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Can the shingles vaccine really delay dementia onset?
Study says yes, but not everyone is convinced.
Scientists show how pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways
Neuroscientist Liz Chrastil got the unique chance to see how her brain changed while she was pregnant and share what she learned in a new study that offers the first detailed map of a woman’s brain throughout gestation.

New Canadian research finds AI 'early warning' system shows promise in preventing hospital deaths

The technology called CHARTwatch continuously analyzed more than 100 different pieces of information about each patient in the unit.
UBC researchers develop tool that can measure how many microplastics you’re drinking

The researchers say their device allows for ‘quick, cheap detection of these plastics.’
AI scribes cut time physicians spent on paperwork down by 70%-to-90%, Ontario survey finds

Primary care providers who use AI scribes also saved three to four hours a week doing administrative tasks.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge about the great flu pandemic of 1918 and 1919

The Medical Post is celebrating its 60th year! Every week this year, test your knowledge with a fun quiz featuring highlights from past issues.
International League of Dermatological Studies launches new grant to support dermatological care in underserved communities

Successful applicants will receive US$20,000 over the course of two years for projects that improve dermatological care in low-resource areas.
ISMP Canada to run medication safety exchange webinar for World Patient Safety Day

ISMP Canada will run a medication safety exchange webinar on September 18.
Which treatments are effective for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause?

Three articles review evidence for hormonal treatments and vaginal moisturizers, complementary and alternative therapies, and why we know so little about GSM.
Showing up for the future we want

After years of lamenting (okay, let’s be honest—complaining about) any changes our local government makes that I don’t like, I recently went to my first community planning meeting.

Can the shingles vaccine really delay dementia onset?

Scientists show how pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways

New Canadian research finds AI 'early warning' system shows promise in preventing hospital deaths

UBC researchers develop tool that can measure how many microplastics you’re drinking

AI scribes cut time physicians spent on paperwork down by 70%-to-90%, Ontario survey finds

QUIZ: Test your knowledge about the great flu pandemic of 1918 and 1919

International League of Dermatological Studies launches new grant to support dermatological care in underserved communities

ISMP Canada to run medication safety exchange webinar for World Patient Safety Day

Which treatments are effective for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause?

Showing up for the future we want