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Britain sees first babies born with DNA from three different people
The efforts are intended to prevent children from inheriting rare genetic diseases.
The admin burden that’s really killing family practice
I took the Friday of Eid ul Fitr off to celebrate with my family. On Saturday, I logged into my Electronic Medical Record, correctly realizing that if I waited until Monday, the EMR inbox would crush my sorry soul.

Embracing change in my pharmacy in Gibsons, B.C.

In Gibsons, B.C., an independent pharmacy's patient-centred care model guarantees engagement with a pharmacist on every visit.
Pilot program to introduce healthcare careers to high schoolers in Kenora

Hospital CEO Ray Racette said this program will hopefully get the next generation of people interested in a healthcare career earlier, rather than starting from square one when they get to college or university.
Conservative private member’s bill raises spectre of abortion debate

If passed, Bill C-311 would encourage judges to consider physical or emotional harm to a pregnant victim an aggravating factor during sentencing.
SOGC warning of potential shortage of Misoprostol in Canada, provides resource on alternatives

Used for a multitude of gynecological and obstetrics purposes, the society has outlined alternatives to the drug that can be used in various circumstances.
Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a U.S. health panel recommends

The task force noted that Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women, making mammograms at 40 an especially important step.
Be aware that lisinopril or other ACE inhibitors may cause burning mouth syndrome

If unrecognized, this uncommon but bothersome adverse effect can lead to unnecessary investigations and prescribing cascades.
Ontario pharmacist runs 12th Boston marathon

Troy Cox, a pharmacist from Huntsville, Ont., finished 17th in his age group.
Four acute care hospitals remain evacuated as Alberta wildfires rage

The province declared a state of emergency over the weekend, and about 300 patients from four hospitals are among the some 29,000 Albertans forced to flee.

Britain sees first babies born with DNA from three different people

The admin burden that’s really killing family practice

Embracing change in my pharmacy in Gibsons, B.C.

Pilot program to introduce healthcare careers to high schoolers in Kenora

Conservative private member’s bill raises spectre of abortion debate

SOGC warning of potential shortage of Misoprostol in Canada, provides resource on alternatives

Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a U.S. health panel recommends

Be aware that lisinopril or other ACE inhibitors may cause burning mouth syndrome

Ontario pharmacist runs 12th Boston marathon

Four acute care hospitals remain evacuated as Alberta wildfires rage