September 18, 2018 Bariatric Medicine Food marketing normalizing processed and junk food as a mainstay of our diets affecting our children’s health
September 12, 2018 Alcoholism UK recommendation for drink-free days due in part to normalization of regular alcohol consumption
September 10, 2018 Health Policy Flu season is coming and nothing will change. Those that reject the flu vaccine for whatever reason will continue to do so. Backfire Effect is in full force with a dash of Dunning-Kruger on the side.
September 7, 2018 Health Policy More health “system transformation” in Ontario. I suggest looking at other universal health systems in Europe and elsewhere that provide better outcomes as your model for change
August 31, 2018 Addiction UK proposes ban on energy drink sales to children. Same logic applies to alcohol and cigarette bans. Caffeine falls into that category for children.
August 21, 2018 Health Policy So how do you react to the Measles outbreak in Europe? If you are the Italian government you promote anti-vaccine tropes with the intention to remove the compulsory/prerequisite vaccination requirement for school admission.
August 20, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Audit of Eastern Ontario hospitals shows that despite having not received full dose of cancer treatment through IV lines, no harm was done
July 18, 2018 Health Policy Ottawa clinic’s improperly cleaned equipment leads to testing advisory for patients
July 10, 2018 Addiction Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all drugs for personal use