Public Health & Preventive Medicine

How Mennonite women are building bridges between public health and community amid measles outbreak
Catalina Friesen got a call one night in February from one of her clients, a Low German-speaking mother in Aylmer, Ont. Her daughter had a rash that covered her body. The five-year-old had a fever and was coughing out of control.
Where there’s smoke, there’s potential for problems for your patients’ eyes
People on the frontlines of the fires may get airborne particles in their eyes that need to be flushed out with sterile solution, said Dr. David Plemel, an eye surgeon in London, Ont., who was speaking on behalf of the society.

Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection

‘This event underscores the seriousness of measles in pregnant individuals, as it can cause low birth weight for the baby, preterm birth, and miscarriage.’
More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data

Fentanyl and its related substances were found in more than 83% of opioid toxicity deaths, while stimulants were found in 69% of deaths.
POP QUIZ: Atopic dermatitis and topical therapies

A panel of Canadian dermatologists recently developed consensus statements and a treatment algorithm for the management of atopic dermatitis with topical products.
Is homemade sunscreen a recipe for disaster?

One in three cancers diagnosed worldwide is a form of skin cancer, of which 80%–90% are attributable to exposure to UV radiation.
Canadian Cardiovascular Society issues update on approaches to smoking cessation

Smoking cessation is a fundamental responsibility of every healthcare provider and must be a priority in all healthcare settings.
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POLL: Should vaccinations be mandatory for a child to attend daycare or school?

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Forget chatbots: Reading can combat loneliness, boost the brain, research shows

In the face of what the WHO has called 'a crisis of social isolation and loneliness,' studies find reading for pleasure, alone or in book groups, has multiple benefits for all ages.

How Mennonite women are building bridges between public health and community amid measles outbreak

Where there’s smoke, there’s potential for problems for your patients’ eyes

Infant born prematurely dies in southwestern Ontario after measles infection

More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data

POP QUIZ: Atopic dermatitis and topical therapies

Is homemade sunscreen a recipe for disaster?

Canadian Cardiovascular Society issues update on approaches to smoking cessation

Top news stories for Canadian doctors

POLL: Should vaccinations be mandatory for a child to attend daycare or school?

Forget chatbots: Reading can combat loneliness, boost the brain, research shows