Wait times continue to rise in Canada. The system is broken and the same tired responses and approaches will not produce a different outcome. Look to Europe, Oceania, and Japan for solutions.

A new mRNA vaccine against tuberculosis is being conducted in animal studies with indications of efficacy.

Your Calls and Comments:

• What to do about tingling extremities secondary to small fiber neuropathy
• Swollen knee after twisting it. Pain persists after two weeks. Next steps in the evaluation?
• Why did a ER doc push on my face rash when a skin infection was suspected?
• Sudden onset of ankle pain that one week later is compromising this woman ability to walk. It is not gout. What are her next steps?
• A caller asks if the RSV vaccine should be given annually.

Playlist

1st segment

Intro:  Tired of Waiting – The Trews

Outro: Waiting is the Hardest Part – Tom Petty

2nd segment

Intro: Live and Let Die – Paul McCartney and Wings

Outro: End of the Line – Travelling Wilburys

3rd segment

Intro: Sitting, Waiting, Wishing – Jack Johnson

Outro:  Haven’t Got Time for the Pain – Carly Simon

4th segment

Intro:  Road to Nowhere – Talking Heads

Outro: Time – Jim Croce