‘A problematic history’: BMI alone is not good enough, says new AMA reportIt's a cheap and easy method for measuring fat. But BMI has many limitations that make it unreliable for diagnosing and managing disease, according to the American Medical Association. Practice management: To lease or to buy?Clinic space: No ‘one-size-fits all’ for everyone. Poll: Do you think charging block fees for uninsured services is reasonable? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. Greenlight to moonlight: Good news for Ontario resident docs who want extra paid work The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has waived the $1,035 application fee under its Residents Working Additional Hours policy. Daily low-dose ASA use in elderly patients increases the risk of anemia Study finds an increase in anemia and a decline in ferritin in otherwise healthy older adults taking daily low-dose acetylsalicylic acid. Double standard and patients’ care Dr. Jabir Jassam has criticism for colleagues who proclaim patient care as their priority but fail to live up to it. Indigenous Guiding Circle will help form CMA policy The council of Indigenous leaders and knowledge-keepers will be convened over several months with the goal of shaping CMA policy. Myocardial infarction leads to speedier decline in cognition, brain health Recent research found the changes become more pronounced as time goes on. No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity What if treating obesity could be as easy as popping an effective pill? Nova Scotia doctors to vote on new contracts after five months of negotiations Dr. Colin Audain, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, says the association has reached the ‘best possible deals’ for physicians. First Previous 212 213 214 215 216 Next Last
