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Some Ontario hospitals offering hefty incentives for locums amid doctor shortage As a travelling physician in northern Ontario, Dr. Dannica Switzer is acutely aware of the healthcare crisis in underserved communities.

Some Ontario hospitals offering hefty incentives for locums amid doctor shortage

New Canadian vitiligo consensus highlights various treatment approaches The condition is underrecognized, undertreated.

New Canadian vitiligo consensus highlights various treatment approaches

The condition is underrecognized, undertreated.

So you’ve got a cybersecurity problem (even if you don’t know it yet) A practical guide for Ontario family doctors and clinic teams.

So you’ve got a cybersecurity problem (even if you don’t know it yet) | A practical guide for Ontario family doctors and clinic teams.

QUIZ: Dream a little dream Test your knowledge about dreams and nightmares in adults.

QUIZ: Dream a little dream | Test your knowledge about dreams and nightmares in adults.

COPD: Risks associated with long-term corticosteroid use Study findings call into question the widespread use of inhaled corticosteroids, which triple the risk of pneumonia and increase the risk of fractures, diabetes and more.

COPD: Risks associated with long-term corticosteroid use

Study findings call into question the widespread use of inhaled corticosteroids, which triple the risk of pneumonia and increase the risk of fractures, diabetes and more.

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A German doctor suspected of killing several patients is now under investigation The investigators said the forensic medical examination and evaluation of the findings were expected to take several weeks.

A German doctor suspected of killing several patients is now under investigation

Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants The newly approved medication, Coartem Baby, is a combination of two antivirals. It is a lower dose version of a tablet previously approved for other age groups, including older children.

Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants

Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has won a legal battle in a years-long fight with Health Canada—one the organization believes is far from over.

Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point

One dead, dozens sick in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in London, Ont.: health unit The Middlesex-London Health Unit says most of the 43 cases were reported over the last week and are within six kilometres of each other in the southeast side of the city.

One dead, dozens sick in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in London, Ont.: health unit

CPSM proposes nearly 10% fee increase for 2025-26 to replenish reserves The college’s proposed operating budget for the 2025-26 year includes a 2% increase to the annual certificate of practice fee to account for inflation and an additional 7.5% increase in order to fund ...

The college’s proposed operating budget for the 2025-26 year includes a 2% increase to the annual certificate of practice fee to account for inflation and an additional 7.5% increase in order to fund ‘expanded regulatory activities’ and ensure financial stability.

How effective were COVID-19 vaccines in adults in 2023-2024? Study evaluates the efficacy of 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines during XBB- and JN.1-predominant periods.

How effective were COVID-19 vaccines in adults in 2023-2024?

Study evaluates the efficacy of 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines during XBB- and JN.1-predominant periods.

Which is better for weight loss and hypertension: Keto or the Mediterranean diet? A small study found patients can take their pick as benefits are quite similar.

Which is better for weight loss and hypertension: Keto or the Mediterranean diet?

Sask. doctor faces indefinite suspension for refusing to hand over ‘financial or business information’ to college Dr. Kristyn Insley had closed her medical aesthetics business and had her medical corporation declare bankruptcy, resulting in patients losing thousands of dollars on pre-bought services.

Sask. doctor faces indefinite suspension for refusing to hand over ‘financial or business information’ to college

Family doctor crisis: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs Canadians require about 23,000 family doctors to meet current and emerging needs. It seems insurmountable, but options do exist and, no doubt, multiple approaches will be needed. What’s possible?

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Ontario SGFP praises proposed new compensation model for Ontario’s family doctors Drs. David Barber and Salesh Budhoo see FHO+ as a way forward that shows progress and offers hope to a profession in crisis.

FHO+ is a turning point for family medicine in Ontario. It’s not just a new funding model, it’s recognition that the way family doctors practise has changed.

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QUIZ: How much do you know about dietary fibre intake? From avocados to oats to psyllium, test your knowledge of dietary fibre and fibre supplements.

QUIZ: How much do you know about dietary fibre intake?

From avocados to oats to psyllium, test your knowledge of dietary fibre and fibre supplements.

Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science The internet is abuzz with tributes to a liquid chemical called methylene blue that is being sold as a health supplement.

The internet is abuzz with tributes to a liquid chemical called methylene blue that is being sold as a health supplement.

Why taking a cold shower on a hot day might be a bad idea A professor of anatomy explains why our bodies actually do in situations of extreme heat and cold.

Why taking a cold shower on a hot day might be a bad idea

Doctors from U.S., U.K. and other approved jurisdictions can now apply for full licensure in Alberta without exams International medical graduates from the United States and other approved jurisdictions have a new streamlined path to licensure in Alberta, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta announced...

Doctors from U.S., U.K. and other approved jurisdictions can now apply for full licensure in Alberta without exams

How can you tell long-COVID in babies, toddlers and preschoolers? Not all symptoms are the same in different age groups, researchers say.

How can you tell long-COVID in babies, toddlers and preschoolers?

Not all symptoms are the same in different age groups, researchers say.

POP QUIZ: Smoking cessation The Canadian Cardiovascular Society recently issued a clinical practice statement on contemporary approaches to smoking cessation. Based on this statement, which point is FALSE?

POP QUIZ: he Canadian Cardiovascular Society recently issued a clinical practice statement on contemporary approaches to smoking cessation. Based on this statement, which point is FALSE?

QUIZ: How much do you know about dietary fibre intake? From avocados to oats to psyllium, test your knowledge of dietary fibre and fibre supplements.

QUIZ: How much do you know about dietary fibre intake?

From avocados to oats to psyllium, test your knowledge of dietary fibre and fibre supplements.

Maternal diabetes likely a contributing culprit in neurodevelopment disorders in offspring Both pre-gestational and gestational diabetes a concern.

Maternal diabetes likely a contributing culprit in neurodevelopment disorders in offspring

Both pre-gestational and gestational diabetes a concern.

POLL: Should doctors over 55 still have to do as much overnight call? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll.

POLL: Should doctors over 55 still have to do as much overnight call?

See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll.

What is the Portfolio Diet? How a Canadian-designed plant-based diet lowers LDL-cholesterol, reduces diabetes risk.

What is the Portfolio Diet?

How a Canadian-designed plant-based diet lowers LDL-cholesterol, reduces diabetes risk.

What patients should never say How to lose a doc in 10 days: More unsolicited advice from Dr. Eric Cadesky.

What patients should never say

How to lose a doc in 10 days: More unsolicited advice from Dr. Eric Cadesky.

Nasal spray for tachycardia: nothing to sniff at Trials show it’s safe, effective and easy to use for PSVT episodes.

Nasal spray for tachycardia: nothing to sniff at

Trials show it’s safe, effective and easy to use for PSVT episodes.