Discussions

If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes. This can turn your AC unit into a potential source of numerous airborne infections—ranging from the common cold to pneumonia.

Iron deficiency is incredibly common, especially among women of reproductive age, and we can't afford to ignore it, stresses general surgeon Dr. Duncan Rozario.

Procuring lifesaving drugs is a daunting challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. Essential treatments are often neither available nor affordable in these nations, even decades after the drugs entered the market.

As part of a family health team, Jay Reaume practices primary care every day, but still encounters surprise when people find out he's a pharmacist.

A physician’s reflection on what makes education meaningful and the question of virtual versus in-person.

A recent interaction emphasized the fact that patients have their own priorities, which may be misplaced.

In my column on surviving in family medicine, I mentioned ‘don’t marry a jerk!’ as a key piece of advice. Let’s expand on that . . .

Insurance companies sometimes require a doctor’s note to cover services like massage or physiotherapy. Do you charge for providing this paperwork?