December 11, 2019 Gene Therapy It is not a miracle drug but this cystic fibrosis treatment should be approved in Canada given the evidence and standard of care recommendations
December 9, 2019 General information Anecdotal evidence and the N value of one should not form the basis of medical/surgical management.
December 5, 2019 Health Policy Masks required for unvaccinated visitors to Vancouver Island hospitals
November 26, 2019 Addiction Heavy cannabis use can induce psychotic breaks as illustrated in this horrendous act. Evidence also confirms the negative mental health risks with similar use among adolescents.
November 19, 2019 Cardiology Implications of major study on stents for heart disease could change guidelines favouring medication alone for certain patients
November 15, 2019 Diabetes Worldwide diabetes incidence rapidly increasing and using meds is only a small part of the solution. There are policies that could reduce these rates that are poised to put enormous strain on health care resources.
November 13, 2019 General information Bacterial antibiotic drug resistance is a major health issue and is not abating. Changes to agricultural and medical policy among other strategies are required to mitigate this trend.
November 11, 2019 General information Ottawa school has greatest philosophical vaccine exemption rate. The California policy change to eliminate it reversed this outcome in their schools.
November 7, 2019 Alternative Medicine ‘Confused’ Ontario city spends $45K toward naturopathic clinic — because it has a shortage of doctors
November 6, 2019 Diabetes Funding for proactive approaches to prevent obesity is lacking whereas costs associated for the treatment for the disease are staggering.
