Mark Joffe, the previous Alberta chief Public Health Medical Officer, recently wrote a widely circulated article describing just how severe measles often is, and encouraged vaccination.
Breathing for Both of Us
I became knowledgeable about my condition and took an active role in medical decisions, until I realized that, in many ways, I was entirely on my own.
I became knowledgeable about my condition and took an active role in medical decisions, until I realized that, in many ways, I was entirely on my own.
Involuntary Drug Treatment: ‘Compassionate Intervention’ or Policy Dead End?
Outside of the criminal justice system, youth-specific laws like PChAD are among the few existing examples of involuntary treatment solely for substance use in Canada.
Outside of the criminal justice system, youth-specific laws like PChAD are among the few existing examples of involuntary treatment solely for substance use in Canada.
‘I Want to Pat Dogs Until I Die’: End-Of-Life Planning Should Be More Than Just Living Wills
Daneil Martin, the Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Women’s College Hospital, wants to “smell chocolate until I die.”
Daneil Martin, the Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Women’s College Hospital, wants to “smell chocolate until I die.”
Has Health Care Leadership Become a Bloodsport?
The comment was in response to the abrupt dismissal of the Chief Information Officer in Alberta, the shutting down of that organization, and the transfer of all 425 staff to the Alberta Health Service (AHS) Acute Care Department.
The comment was in response to the abrupt dismissal of the Chief Information Officer in Alberta, the shutting down of that organization, and the transfer of all 425 staff to the Alberta Health Service (AHS) Acute Care Department.
Canada’s Next Government Must Prioritize Perinatal Mental Health
Produced by a team of psychiatrists and other health professionals, the guidelines offer comprehensive guidance in how to prevent and treat mood, anxiety and related disorders (PMADs) during pregnancy and up to a year postpartum, including more severe conditions such as postpartum psychosis.
Produced by a team of psychiatrists and other health professionals, the guidelines offer comprehensive guidance in how to prevent and treat mood, anxiety and related disorders (PMADs) during pregnancy and up to a year postpartum, including more severe conditions such as postpartum psychosis.
More Than Just Words: Record-Setting Speech Gives Hope to Parkinson’s Community
Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological disease. Its worldwide prevalence has been increasing exponentially – it doubled between 1990 and 2016 and then doubled again from 2016-2021.
Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological disease. Its worldwide prevalence has been increasing exponentially – it doubled between 1990 and 2016 and then doubled again from 2016-2021.
Integrating Environmental Justice Into Environmental Health Research. How Are We Doing?
Inequitable land-use policies are often implemented around oil and gas development, resulting in Indigenous and racialized communities being disproportionately exposed to these sites.
Inequitable land-use policies are often implemented around oil and gas development, resulting in Indigenous and racialized communities being disproportionately exposed to these sites.
My Birth Sex Is Part of My Medical History; It Should Be as Private as the Rest of My Medical History
I am not going to see my doctor to discuss my need for a Pap smear. I have no cervix and have never had one.
I am not going to see my doctor to discuss my need for a Pap smear. I have no cervix and have never had one.
The Simple Metal Box That Could Change the World
Research also shows that exposure time to germs is key to their ability to infect us.
Research also shows that exposure time to germs is key to their ability to infect us.
Involuntary Drug Treatment: ‘Compassionate Intervention’ or Policy Dead End?
Angela Welz has a heart tattooed on her left wrist alongside her daughter’s name. “When I need to feel Zoe, I can feel my heart there. That’s how I feel her. Because the heart is on my pulse point.”
Angela Welz has a heart tattooed on her left wrist alongside her daughter’s name. “When I need to feel Zoe, I can feel my heart there. That’s how I feel her. Because the heart is on my pulse point.”
Vaccine Safety, Politics and the Nocebo Effect
Despite this reality, there has been a rise in attention and concern about vaccine safety. This has contributed to a deadly increase in vaccine hesitancy and has been largely driven by misinformation from social media influencers, podcasters, anti-vaccine organizations and, perhaps most worrisome, politicians.
Despite this reality, there has been a rise in attention and concern about vaccine safety. This has contributed to a deadly increase in vaccine hesitancy and has been largely driven by misinformation from social media influencers, podcasters, anti-vaccine organizations and, perhaps most worrisome, politicians.
Decades After It Was Declared Eliminated, I Fear the Heartbreaking, Avoidable Consequences of Measles
About a year after his symptoms first appeared, Sriram was diagnosed with Subacute Sclerosing Pan-encephalitis (SSPE).
About a year after his symptoms first appeared, Sriram was diagnosed with Subacute Sclerosing Pan-encephalitis (SSPE).
Waging War on Our Immune Systems: Immunologist Explains the Horrifying Toll of Measles
Healthy Debate sat down with Jeimy to learn more about measles and the bizarre and horrifying toll it can take on our bodies and communities. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Healthy Debate sat down with Jeimy to learn more about measles and the bizarre and horrifying toll it can take on our bodies and communities. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Trade War Yet Another Blow to Patient Care in Canada
Many essential medical items, including diagnostic tools, surgical instruments and medical devices also are imported from the United States or other countries.
Many essential medical items, including diagnostic tools, surgical instruments and medical devices also are imported from the United States or other countries.
No Physician Should Be Punished for Advocating for Life-Saving Services During the Toxic Drug Crisis
As a young doctor-in-training, I feel obligated to speak out against Island Health’s unethical treatment of Jessica Wilder.
As a young doctor-in-training, I feel obligated to speak out against Island Health’s unethical treatment of Jessica Wilder.