Psychiatry

Manitoba doctor who sexually assaulted patients could face lengthy prison term
Some victims, whose names are protected under a publication ban, told the sentencing hearing the assaults left them with long-term anxiety and fear.
What can doctors do to handle conflict with patients?
Conflict with patients can have serious consequences for the health of doctors and the safety of care. How can you minimize these situations and avoid escalation?

Meet the centenarians: Canada's oldest age group is also its fastest-growing

Statistics Canada data show the country’s population of people aged at least 100 more than tripled between 2000 and 2023, up from 3,393 to 11,705.
Updates in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

New guidelines aim to equip healthcare professionals to better treat and support patients and their caregivers.
Patient describes harrowing stiff person syndrome, lack of resources in Canada

It wasn't until 2022 that stiff person syndrome gained global attention as the affliction that forced megastar Céline Dion to cancel concerts due to her own debilitating symptoms.
I just had my teeth cleaned for $174

If you brush your teeth twice a year, see your dentist three times a day. Old dad joke by an old dad.
QUIZ: Delving into depression

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments recently updated its clinical guideline for the management of major depressive disorder. Are you up-to-date on the latest developments? Find out here!
Children and heat: Extreme temperatures mean everyone from public health pros to primary care needs to pay more attention

Schools are still in session, and as Ontario experiences a lengthy heatwave, a pediatrician talks about the impact of extreme heat on kids, especially those in classrooms with no air conditioning.
Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there’s little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work

Our review of studies investigating the effectiveness of antidepressants at treating chronic pain found that there is only evidence for one drug.
New tool aims to help new parents cope with challenges including postpartum depression

Becoming a parent comes with countless challenges. The new free tool aims to provide ways to cope.

Manitoba doctor who sexually assaulted patients could face lengthy prison term

What can doctors do to handle conflict with patients?

Meet the centenarians: Canada's oldest age group is also its fastest-growing

Updates in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Patient describes harrowing stiff person syndrome, lack of resources in Canada

I just had my teeth cleaned for $174

QUIZ: Delving into depression

Children and heat: Extreme temperatures mean everyone from public health pros to primary care needs to pay more attention

Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there’s little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work

New tool aims to help new parents cope with challenges including postpartum depression