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Now is not the time for a federal election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shaved off his beard and trimmed his hair. Pre-writ electioneering is occurring across the country. But coronaviruses often show seasonality and we may not be as done with the pandemic as we'd like. Now is not the time for an early election call.
Treating specific symptoms of autism or ADHD can help children, even without a diagnosis
For individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, early access to support services and effective intervention can be life-altering. To access these services through the healthcare system, however, most institutions require an official diagnosis.

The 3D technology that could revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

A new technology called knee kinesiography is changing how doctors treat of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Environmental racism: New study investigates whether Nova Scotia dump boosted cancer rates in nearby Black community

Questions about the high rates of cancer—and deaths—among members of Shelburne’s African Nova Scotian community, compared to their white neighbours on the other side of town or even within the South End, have long simmered.
Pay it forward

I was in the drive-thru lineup to pay for my McDonald’s burger and shake. “No charge,” the girl said, “the car in front paid for it.” I was confused. I asked my wife; she said it’s called pay-it-forward. I decided to respond in kind.
The agony of da feet

In childhood, we are told to walk before we run. I started running at age 36. There was no apparent reason to start running aside from the fact that in the early 80s, it was what people were doing for health and fitness
Decriminalizing drug use is a necessary step, but it won’t end the opioid overdose crisis

Media, policy-makers, advocates and the public claim that decriminalization will make drug use safer and save lives. But can it?
Who gets to define professionalism?

What happens when our imperative to speak out runs up against barriers? When we encounter hostile interlocutors, when we are responded to disrespectfully by anonymous citizens or by colleagues?
Should we fire anti-vaxxer patients?

Dr. Jabir Jassam thinks about how much we have all done to get here in the pandemic and he laments the risk that those who refuse to be vaccinated pose.
Poll: How open is your clinic to in-person care?

With COVID-19 cases declining, are you having more patients come into your clinic?

Now is not the time for a federal election

Treating specific symptoms of autism or ADHD can help children, even without a diagnosis

The 3D technology that could revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

Environmental racism: New study investigates whether Nova Scotia dump boosted cancer rates in nearby Black community

Pay it forward

The agony of da feet

Decriminalizing drug use is a necessary step, but it won’t end the opioid overdose crisis

Who gets to define professionalism?

Should we fire anti-vaxxer patients?

Poll: How open is your clinic to in-person care?

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