Privacy: A hole in the virtual medicine cabinet
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Ebola on the rise in Congo due to ‘security challenges,’ UN says
The World Health Organization says Ebola has spiked in Congo in recent days because of “increased security challenges,” a week after its director-general predicted the […]
There’s no easy answer to the ‘one issue per visit’ problem
It’s difficult to find any statistics on it, but Canadians have likely encountered the “one issue per visit” rule in a doctor’s office or know of […]
Drug to treat postpartum depression approved in U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug specifically developed for severe depression after childbirth. The agency on Tuesday approved Sage Therapeutics’ […]
Canadian health care’s ‘one issue per visit’ problem
This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you […]
Gene editing for human reproduction is ‘irresponsible,’ WHO panel says
A panel convened by the World Health Organization said it would be “irresponsible” for scientists to use gene editing for reproductive purposes, but stopped short […]
How tiny babies are revealing big clues of early life
A newborn’s first few days of life is fragile and potentially dangerous, navigating a world full of viruses, infections and bacteria. Many around the world don’t […]
Stronger action urged against homeopathic products touted as alternatives to vaccines
Health Canada’s recent warning that homeopathic remedies are not an alternative to vaccines doesn’t go far enough to prevent the damage the products could do as […]
Canada’s fight with Big Tobacco is back on
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Robot-assisted surgery widely embraced, but ‘newer doesn’t always mean better,’ experts warn
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Anthony Adili has performed hundreds of knee replacement surgeries in his career. He’s used to being hands-on. But now he can watch as […]