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The (medical) funny pages: Knowledge is powerful—and sometimes unhelpful
In a world of endless data, sometimes it's your friend and sometimes it isn't.
Depressed, suicidal and afraid to get help: Study shows a medical profession in distress
While the U.S. survey of more than 13,000 doctors found a lower rate of suicidal thoughts among physicians in 2021 compared to the previous year, it also underlined a deep-rooted need to constantly maintain an image of strength and infallibility.

Shortages of some baby formula in Quebec due to panic buying, U.S. supply issues

The disruptions at Abbott, the United States' largest formula maker, are causing supply issues for specific hypoallergenic formulas across Canada.
20-year prison sentence for doctor who billed fraudulently for 'goodie bags' of drugs

An undercover patient helped the FBI catch Dr. Andrew Berkowitz, who was also ordered to pay close to US$6 million in fines and restitution.
West Montreal health board CEO will step down in July after scathing coroner's report

McVey was one of the only people whose actions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic were singled out for criticism by coroner Gehane Kamel in a report released Monday.
Need a friend? Sask. program to provide mentor-physicians for new doctors

The program will be jointly funded by the province and the SMA.
UK officials: 4 men infected with "rare" monkeypox in London
Not just for COVID: Virtual simulation helps healthcare workers prep for tricky interactions on vaccines as adults lag on routine jabs

A team out of the University of Calgary is creating a virtual course to help providers explain the benefits of the vaccines, including those for COVID-19, the flu, shingles and hepatitis B.
First patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy

In Montreal, a pioneering clinic in the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is about to become the first healthcare facility in Quebec to legally treat depression with psilocybin.
About 11% of admitted COVID patients return to hospital or die within 30 days: study

At roughly 9%, researchers say the readmission rate is similar to that seen for other ailments, but socio-economic factors and sex seem to play a bigger role in predicting which patients are most likely to suffer a downturn when sent home.

The (medical) funny pages: Knowledge is powerful—and sometimes unhelpful

Depressed, suicidal and afraid to get help: Study shows a medical profession in distress

Shortages of some baby formula in Quebec due to panic buying, U.S. supply issues

20-year prison sentence for doctor who billed fraudulently for 'goodie bags' of drugs

West Montreal health board CEO will step down in July after scathing coroner's report

Need a friend? Sask. program to provide mentor-physicians for new doctors

UK officials: 4 men infected with "rare" monkeypox in London

Not just for COVID: Virtual simulation helps healthcare workers prep for tricky interactions on vaccines as adults lag on routine jabs

First patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy

About 11% of admitted COVID patients return to hospital or die within 30 days: study

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