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Canadian emergency doctors leaving ‘broken’ industry, citing burnout: CMAJ

A Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) study released Monday states that one in 10 emergency room doctors are exiting the profession altogether as a result of burnout.

Ticks are spreading anaplasmosis, not just Lyme disease, CMAJ warns

Physicians are being urged to specifically consider anaplasmosis in regions with a growing prevalence of blacklegged ticks, which range in size from a poppyseed to a sesame seed.

Black people in Canada face barriers to donating much-needed blood

Black people in Canada who want to donate blood face barriers to doing so, despite a critical need for specific blood types to treat sickle cell disease, according to new research...

Taking a closer look at smoking cessation in primary care

HN Summary • A quality improvement project led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute identified key barriers that limit smoking cessation support in primary care, includin...

American Medical Association's New AI Billing Codes Draw Nursing Opposition and Raise Broader Questions about AI Reimbur...

Therapeutic Applications of Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids

Cannabis is often discussed as if it were a single drug with a single effect, but a new JAMA Patient Page emphasizes that the plant and its chemical components can influence the bo...

Cookbook medicine and the loss of clinical judgment

“The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.” – Robert Frost Since the publication of my...

Are Provincial Health Systems Stacked Against New Immigrants? Data, Including a New Study, Suggest the Answer May Be Yes

Do immigrants wait longer for healthcare? New research reveals unequal healthcare access for immigrants across Canada. The post Are Provincial Health Systems Stacked Against New Im...

The Cost of Neurophobia in Canadian Medical Training

We have mapped the stars, descended into the ocean depths, yet the human brain remains one of the greatest mysteries humans have encountered. The post The Cost of Neurophobia in Ca...

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Correction: Enhanced Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Ischemic Stroke Through Electronic Medical Recor...

Emergency physician burnout: 1 in 10 ED physicians leaving specialty

Burnout is pushing emergency physicians to leave the specialty, or to reduce clinical hours, adding to the body of research pointing to a crisis in health care in Canada, according...

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AMA introduces Ethical AI Use in Medicine Series

The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the Ethical AI Use in Medicine Series, a new continuing medical education (CME) program that helps physicians safely, effec...

Is your patient’s new symptom a prescribing cascade?

Modern scientific medicine has given humanity extraordinary tools. Antibiotics transformed once-lethal infections into treatable illnesses. Cardiovascular medications prevent strok...

Supporting the next generation of heart patients

Dr. Andrew Mackie’s research aims to smooth the risky transition from children’s hospital to adult clinic for Canada’s youth. Like most young adults, Sara Rodrigue faced a host of...

Generic semaglutide could reshape diabetes drug coverage in Canada

The arrival of generic semaglutide in Canada significantly improves the cost-effectiveness and affordability of recommended treatments for up to 2.1 million Canadians living with T...

American physicians moving to Canada: A prescription for cross-border success

American physicians moving to Canada face complex cross-border tax rules. Here are four key financial issues U.S. doctors should understand before relocating. The post American phy...

When the Medication List Starts Telling the True ACDF Story

Provocative and important new study documents the additional costs, notably 45% higher opioid use, associated with ACDF patients who are also taking antipsychotic meds.

On prior auth, CMS responds to AMA concerns

The American Medical Association (AMA) welcomed updated guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that strengthens enforcement of federal prior authori...

Trump Admin Putting Major Medical Association's Billing Code 'Monopoly' Under The Microscope

The Trump administration is now scrutinizing the American Medical Association over the “influence” its medical billing codes have on healthcare nationwide. Current Procedural Termi...

Why patients trust fake doctor reviews online over real ones, and how that's a health risk

'Deceptive reviews,' often generated by AI, can influence decisions about who patients trust with their care, says the author of a new SFU study

Study offers new insights into why ex-smokers remain at elevated risk of lung disease

A new study by a team of McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette. Their paper...

Structural barriers limit use of wearable technology in medicine

Despite strong physician enthusiasm, reimbursement and workflow issues have stifled uptake of wearable medical technologies, according to results of a recent survey conducted by th...