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‘Deeply ashamed’: Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous peoplesThe Canadian Medical Association (CMA) made the apology Wednesday at a ceremony in Victoria, attended by representatives of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.HealthSep 18
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Better health care spending oversight could help address ER closures: CMAThe doctors’ group has released a new report calling for a greater commitment to tracking improvements in delivery and patient outcomes, citing the complexity of the deals.HealthSep 9
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Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy on the rise in Canada: studyNew research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that rates of hypertension and pre-eclampsia increased by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2021.HealthJul 29
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Calgary doctors say Canadian Medical Association apology a ‘start’The Canadian Medical Association issued a formal apology to Indigenous peoples for systemic discrimination and racism embedded within the healthcare system.CanadaSep 18
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Canadian, 3 Americans among 37 sentenced to death in Congo on coup chargesThe defendants, most of them Congolese but also including a Briton, Belgian and Canadian, have five days to appeal the verdict on charges that included attempted coup.CanadaSep 13
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U.S. orders missile submarine to Middle East amid regional tensionsPentagon chief has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.WorldAug 12
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These forms of cancer are expected to grow in 2024. Here’s whyAs the population grows and ages, new cancer cases and deaths from the disease in Canada are increasing, the authors of the CMAJ study say.HealthMay 13
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Study probes racism reported by Black medical students at University of SaskatchewanJacob Alhassan is lead author of a study that found Black students and residents experienced blatant racism at a Canadian medical school.CanadaJun 10
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12 must-have items for a cozy and organized college lifeNoise-canceling headphones, poster strips, mirrors and more – these 12 items will ensure your favorite post-secondary student enjoys a comfortable and cozy residence life.The CuratorAug 2
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Capital gains change: CMA ‘deeply concerned’ about impact on health careThe CMA said in a statement Thursday that the capital gains tax changes will worsen barriers for retaining and recruiting physicians.CanadaMay 23
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Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: studyAcross Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.HealthApr 15
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Contentious capital gains tax change to come to House of Commons MondayFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland maintained Sunday that only a small number of wealthy Canadians will be paying more, despite objections from some professionals.CanadaJun 9
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U.S. to send Ukraine another Patriot air defence system to answer Kyiv’s pleasIt would be the second Patriot system that the U.S. has given to Ukraine. Other allies, including Germany, also have provided air defense systems and munitions for them.WorldJun 11
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Canada, China defence ministers discuss interference, Taiwan, RussiaCanada's defence minister met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss election interference, Taiwan and China's support for Russia.CanadaJun 3
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Capital gains changes are ‘really fair,’ Freeland says, as doctors cry foulThe Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.CanadaApr 23
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Nigerian forces rescue hundreds, mostly women and children, from Boko HaramThe 350 hostages had been held in the Sambisa Forest, a hideout for the extremist group which launched an insurgency in 2009, a senior Nigerian Army officer said.WorldMay 21
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Netanyahu calls deadly Israeli strike in Rafah ‘tragic mistake’ as outrage growsIsrael has faced surging international criticism over its conflict with Hamas, with even some of its closest allies, particularly the U.S., expressing outrage at civilian deaths.WorldMay 27
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U.S. accuses Russia of launching space weapon into orbitRussian officials derided the claims as 'fake news' as the two countries continue to butt heads at the UN over the issue of space weapons.WorldMay 22
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Barge spills oil in Texas after hitting bridge, causing partial collapseThe bridge that leads to Pelican Island was struck by the barge when a tugboat backing out of Texas International Terminals lost control of two barges it was pushingU.S. NewsMay 15
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Is remote therapy as effective as in-person sessions? What new research saysCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) done remotely with a therapist is just as effective as in-person sessions, according to a new study published in the CMAJ.HealthMar 18