January 16, 2020 General information Heartburn-treating drug Pepcid one of many including those for blood pressure control that are not available due to shortages in Canada; the law of unintended consequences plays a predominant role.
December 30, 2019 Bariatric Medicine Study looking at ‘traffic light’ labels used predictive mathematical model to calculate health outcomes. Real world data is needed to confirm hypothesis.
December 20, 2019 Food Psychology Coca-Cola continues its advertising to children and adolescents. The adage of “it is not what you say but what you do reveals your true nature” applies to this company.
December 11, 2019 Gene Therapy It is not a miracle drug but this cystic fibrosis treatment should be approved in Canada given the evidence and standard of care recommendations
December 9, 2019 General information Anecdotal evidence and the N value of one should not form the basis of medical/surgical management.
December 5, 2019 Health Policy Masks required for unvaccinated visitors to Vancouver Island hospitals
November 26, 2019 Addiction Heavy cannabis use can induce psychotic breaks as illustrated in this horrendous act. Evidence also confirms the negative mental health risks with similar use among adolescents.
November 19, 2019 Cardiology Implications of major study on stents for heart disease could change guidelines favouring medication alone for certain patients
November 15, 2019 Diabetes Worldwide diabetes incidence rapidly increasing and using meds is only a small part of the solution. There are policies that could reduce these rates that are poised to put enormous strain on health care resources.
