Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA, said Premier Danielle Smith’s government needs to share its data and show why third-party providers might be better suited to run some facilities than Alberta Health Services.
Health Canada recommends stopping treatment with SGLT2 inhibitors at least three days before surgery or other invasive procedures requiring prolonged fasting.
Currently there are no regulations around PPNs in Ontario—so the Ministry of Finance is asking stakeholders what they think, during a 60-day public consultation.
Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.
While the shortage of Ozempic in the U.S. prompts patients and caregivers to turn to compounded products, the Food and Drug Administration is concerned about dosing errors causing overdoses.
The spice is a ‘valuable ally’ in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, according to a review on the health effects of saffron and its by-products.
Among the CMA’s draft recommendations include calling on governments to clamp down on user fees to access primary care and restricting or eliminating ‘duplicative insurance models.’
