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Why family doctors across Canada are turning to AI scribes — and what it means for patients
AI scribe software that's used to transcribe and summarize conversations between clinicians and patients is rolling out in several provinces to cut down on family doctors' administrative burden and keep them from quitting the profession, medical groups say.
Rising threat of nitazenes joins fentanyl in Canada's toxic drug supply
The toxic drug crisis has taken more than 47,000 lives in Canada since 2016 and the synthetic opioid fentanyl has become a household name. But now, an even more potent class of synthetic drug is showing up in drug busts across the country: nitazenes.
In Canada's universal health system, mental health care is not so universal: report
About 2.5 million people — nearly the populations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan combined — aren't getting adequate care for their mental health, according to a new report.
What Canada does to monitor H5N1 avian flu
Livestock measures aim to keep virus out as hospitals and labs test patients with respiratory symptoms.
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When you see different doctors, is anyone keeping track of your health? Often no, new report says
Greg Price's death at 31 following complications of testicular cancer surgery shows how people can be harmed when their own health data doesn't follow them as they move between clinics, the author of a new Canadian report says.
What is walking pneumonia and why does it seem to be on the rise?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, also known as walking pneumonia, is generally a mild bacterial infection that largely affects children and teens and can commonly be treated with antibiotics.
Canadian scientists give thumbs down to fast food, sugary drink posts aimed at kids
Social media marketing of fast food, soft drinks, chocolate and other snacks contribute to "normalizing" unhealthy eating, say Canadian researchers calling for policies to protect children and teens.
Plant-based milk facility did not follow protocols to prevent Listeria contamination, CFIA says
A facility producing plant-based milks linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak was not properly following Health Canada's policy on preventing contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said on Tuesday.
Scrap sick notes for minor illnesses like colds, says CMA
The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.
Most Canadians have a health-care provider but could be waiting weeks to see them, report suggests
Most Canadian adults, 83 per cent, say they have access to a regular family doctor or nurse practitioner, according to a new report. But those with a dedicated provider may face lengthy waits, the report's author says.