Suicide an occupational hazard for physicians: doctors
A family doctor in Ontario is trying to raise awareness of suicide among physicians after her own experience of depression brought on by burnout while she trained as a resident. Continue reading
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Experts urge Canada’s health minister to recall high-strength opioids
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
A new Canadian Medical Association Journal commentary is calling on Canada’s health minister to pull high-strength opioids from the Canadian market using a Canadian law known as ‘Vanessa’s Law.’ Continue reading
Is virtual reality the future of learning? A new study suggests so
By Jacqueline Wilson Anchor
A University of Saskatchewan study shows virtual reality improves learning among first and second year students at the College of Medicine. Continue reading
Canadians taking prescription drugs cut groceries, heat spending: study
Nearly one million Canadians opted for emptier grocery bags and colder homes in order to pay for prescription drugs in 2016. Continue reading
Ontario motorcyclists 3 times more likely to be injured in a collision than those in cars: study
The study tracked adults in Ontario who went to hospital because of a motorcycle or automobile crash from 2007 through 2013. Continue reading
Canadian study shows teens who use e-cigarettes linked to later tobacco smoking
Non-nicotine e-cigarettes, which come in hundreds of flavours, do not require government approval to be sold and make up a large part of the market in Canada. Continue reading
Residential school system contributed to current First Nations diabetes epidemic: study
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
According to a new study, the longstanding policy of sending First Nations children to residential schools has contributed to the diabetes epidemic seen on reserves today. Continue reading
Patients whose emergency surgeries are delayed have higher risk of dying: study
Urgent surgeries are those considered necessary within 24 hours of a patient being diagnosed. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Time for a national prescription drug plan
It’s long past time for Canadians to insist on a national prescription drug plan Continue reading
Medical journal condemns Liberals’ marijuana legalization bill
The federal Liberals’ cannabis legislation should not be passed in its current form, argues a strongly worded editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Continue reading