Medical students call for more education on climate change
Deaths associated with a heat wave in Quebec last summer have been cited as an example of how global warming affects health.
When people hear “doctor” most still picture a man
Gender bias remains rife in medicine despite growing numbers of women doctors.
Development of vaccine that could save lives of children in the North at a standstill
A vaccine for Haemophilus Influenzae type b prevented many deaths, but there is still no vaccine for its potentially deadly cousin, Haemophilus Influenzae type a.
Health workers demand medical coverage for migrants
Undocumented migrants often delay or are denied care they can’t afford, doctors say.
Bringing back the doctors’ lounge to help fight burnout
Many doctors’ lounges have disappeared because of cost-cutting and hospital overcrowding.
Medical leaders propose appointing wellness officers to address physician burnout
Recent reports call on health organizations to create a new executive role to combat physician burnout.
How medical schools can better support students who are parents
Medical students with young children have few hours to spare.
Health News Recap
Ontario doctors awarded new contract, measles in Vancouver, and more in this week’s top Canadian health news.
Medical trainees in research-focused programs at higher risk for depression
Medical trainees in research-focused programs may be under pressure to achieve both clinically and in scholarly pursuits.
Cannabis money opens new opportunities, and ethical dilemmas, for medical research
Some health experts say you don’t need research to know inhaling cannabis smoke is bad for your lungs.
Roles of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in medicine still under debate
A move toward team-based care has increased collaboration among health care professionals.
Pharma freebies for doctors linked to opioid-prescribing habits
Areas where opioid marketing to doctors was more aggressive saw higher rates of opioid prescribing and deaths.
Rethinking how to get underperforming doctors and medical trainees back on track
Unclear remediation processes allow underperforming doctors and trainees to slip through the cracks.
Why do students quit medical school far less often in Canada than in other countries?
One reason for the low attrition rate in Canadian medical schools is the thorough and rigorous admissions process.
New vaping products with techy allure exploding in popularity among youth
Billboards for vaping products are appearing in Toronto.
Starting a family during residency? Leave policies complicate the choice
Parental leave policies for trainee doctors are unequal across Canada and the United States.
The challenge of implementing a patient-centric EMR
High-tech giant Apple wants to bring the EMR to the iPhone.
Many doctors have distorted perceptions of the value of medical tests
The value of the prostate-specific antigen test is a divisive topic in medicine.
Why do patients often lie to their doctors?
Many patients aren’t always honest with their doctors for fear of being judged.
Work–life advantages of becoming a salaried physician may be oversold
The relationship between salaried doctors and non-physician managers can be a bumpy one.
Emergency physicians and public health experts call for tight regulations on cannabis edibles and concentrates
Public health experts want Canadian regulations on cannabis edibles to set limits on the range of products allowed for sale.
Are medical editors responsible if articles they publish cause harm?
The harms of some publications can be difficult to predict, as in the case of a controversy over an article that may have led patients to stop statins.
Medicine slow to recognize social media as window into the patient experience
Doctors may not like it when patients complain about them on social media, but it could be viewed as valuable data on the patient experience.
Medical students call for more education on climate change
Deaths associated with a heat wave in Quebec last summer have been cited as an example of how global warming affects health.
When people hear “doctor” most still picture a man
Gender bias remains rife in medicine despite growing numbers of women doctors.
Development of vaccine that could save lives of children in the North at a standstill
A vaccine for Haemophilus Influenzae type b prevented many deaths, but there is still no vaccine for its potentially deadly cousin, Haemophilus Influenzae type a.
Health workers demand medical coverage for migrants
Undocumented migrants often delay or are denied care they can’t afford, doctors say.
Health News Recap
Ontario doctors awarded new contract, measles in Vancouver, and more in this week’s top Canadian health news.
Bringing back the doctors’ lounge to help fight burnout
Many doctors’ lounges have disappeared because of cost-cutting and hospital overcrowding.
Medical leaders propose appointing wellness officers to address physician burnout
Recent reports call on health organizations to create a new executive role to combat physician burnout.
How medical schools can better support students who are parents
Medical students with young children have few hours to spare.
Ontario delays implementation of pharma transparency rules
The magnitude of financial ties between prescribers and pharma in Canada is unknown.
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