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Local council calls on Ford, OMA to increase enrollment at NOSM
When Sundridge held its first council meeting in November, Coun. Steve Hicks was critical of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, blaming the college for the doctor shortage.
E-cigarettes may be independently linked to erectile dysfunction, new research finds
Physicians now have another reason to counsel patients to stop vaping. A new study suggests that using electronic nicotine delivery systems leads to a 2.4 increased likelihood of erectile dysfunction.

Case of eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder adjourned to January

Dr. Brian Nadler is accused of killing 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital earlier this year.
COVID-19 shows up in Canadian wildlife for first time with three Quebec deer infected

Until more is known, it says anyone exposed to respiratory tissues and fluids from deer should wear a well-fitting mask and avoid splashing of fluids as much as possible.
Children's hospital takes a break from providing virtual ER, redirects staff to 'extraordinary' demand for in-person care

In October, the emergency department saw 7,100 kids, a 68% increase from the same month in 2020.
South Africa's new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicron

New confirmed cases rose to 8,561 Wednesday from 4,373 a day earlier, according to official statistics.
WHO nations launch steps toward deal to fight pandemics

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the consensus decision during a special session of the U.N. health agency's members was a "cause for celebration.''
Ontario building new hospital in Mississauga, expanding facility in Toronto

The province says demand for health care at Trillium Health Partners is expected to expand to seven times that at the average Ontario hospital over the next 20 years due to Peel Region's booming population.
FDA panel backs first of a kind COVID-19 pill from Merck

A Food and Drug Administration panel voted 13-10 that the drug's benefits outweigh its risks, including potential birth defects if used during pregnancy.
No complaints: 6 tips for preventing disciplinary actions

You can't control patients' expectations, but you can take steps to minimize complaints and prevent college sanctions, say lawyers Claire Immega and Harpreet Dosanjh, whose areas of practice include professional liability.