Women's Health

Oh baby! How a physician-led health tech enterprise is helping new parents—and lightening docs' loads
Parenthood can be a handful, especially in the first few years. Dr. Yolanda Kirkham, part of the founding team of Koble Care, says closing the gap in care for new parents can ease the strain on doctors and on the health system.
Dying to be seen: Why women’s risk for heart disease and stroke is still higher than men’s in Canada
Heart and Stroke Canada has released a new report for Heart Health Month in February. It highlights several disparities women continue to experience in the prevention and treatment of heart attack and stroke, in comparison to other Canadians.

How women face unique alcohol use challenges, from physiology to stigma and child care

While alcohol-related services have typically focused on men because they tend to drink more, day programs should provide child care so more women can have the opportunity to access them, said one expert.
Are you treating your female and male T2D patients differently?

Dutch study shows women with T2D less likely to be prescribed needed meds.
As sexual assault rates rise, provinces face shortages of specially trained nurses

Timely care from a well-trained forensic nurse can help stave off a cascade of post-traumatic effects, including depression, anxiety and even suicide.
Report finds taboos in women's health can limit access to knowledge and care

Survey respondents each reported an average of five pelvic health issues, including painful periods, pelvic floor dysfunction, fibroids and regular yeast infections.
Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns

Domperidone is approved in Canada for gastrointestinal symptoms but is frequently prescribed off-label to increase breastmilk supply.
COVID-19 vaccines do not affect fertility

Study from China confirms pregnancies by artificial insemination not affected.
‘Thanks for the good time’: Gynecologist found guilty of making sexual remark to patient about to give birth

A nurse who overheard and reported the incident also told the Collège des médecins du Québec that Dr. Allan Climan’s five-minute gynecological examination of the patient was unusually long.
Crown stays six sexual assault charges against rural Manitoba doctor

Dr. Arcel Bissonnette was facing six sexual assault charges for alleged assaults on female patients when he worked in Ste. Anne, a town southeast of Winnipeg.

Oh baby! How a physician-led health tech enterprise is helping new parents—and lightening docs' loads

Dying to be seen: Why women’s risk for heart disease and stroke is still higher than men’s in Canada

How women face unique alcohol use challenges, from physiology to stigma and child care

Are you treating your female and male T2D patients differently?

As sexual assault rates rise, provinces face shortages of specially trained nurses

Report finds taboos in women's health can limit access to knowledge and care

Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns

COVID-19 vaccines do not affect fertility

‘Thanks for the good time’: Gynecologist found guilty of making sexual remark to patient about to give birth

Crown stays six sexual assault charges against rural Manitoba doctor