Dr. Simon Moore
Nov 04, 2020
“Can you prescribe me cannabis, doc?”
A 2019 systematic review of 26 studies (4 from Canada) concluded that there is a “unanimous lack of self-perceived knowledge” among practitioners regarding medicinal cannabis use. Now, when a patient asks me about cannabis, I no longer suffer from dizziness, dry mouth, and paranoia. read more...
Dr. Eileen Murray
Oct 14, 2020
Treating Teenagers with Acne
Acne vulgaris is a distressing disease beginning at puberty, involving the pilosebaceous follicles of the skin on the face, chest, and back. The incidence of acne in teenagers is nearly 100%. Treating teenagers with acne was an exceptionally important part of my practice. read more...
Drs. Philip Lee and Stefanie Falz Mclellan
Sep 30, 2020
Portable ultrasound
The integration of point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) in the emergency department workflow is not always easy, and these challenges have been amplified in the time of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased interest in the use of handheld ultrasound devices as they simplify infection control procedures and take up little space in emergency rooms crowded with critical care equipment. read more...
Azin Ahrari, Neda Amiri, Mohammad Bardi, Natasha Dehghan
Sep 16, 2020
Giant Cell Arteritis Part 1: Diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common vasculitis in adults above 50 years of age. GCA is a rheumatological emergency. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are required to reduce the risk of complications. read more...
Omid Kiamanesh, MD, FRCPC
Aug 26, 2020
Icosapent Ethyl to Reduce Atherosclerotic Events in Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia
Despite intensive lowering of LDL-C using lipid-modifying therapy, residual ASCVD risk persists, particularly in those with hypertriglyceridemia. Icosapent ethyl has been shown to reduce residual ASCVD risk and cardiovascular death in select patients with hypertriglyceridemia while on statin therapy. read more...
Dr. Joanna Cheek
Aug 05, 2020
Stress First Aid as a form of Peer Support
It’s not easy to train in new skills to support our mental health when the race has already begun. We are all going to cycle out of the green zone many times, regardless of our practice of self-care. We need each other right now to provide peer support to help each of us notice when we’re moving to the right of the stress continuum and pause or pace ourselves so we can complete this marathon together. read more...
Drs. Nima Moghaddam, Christopher Cheung, Kenneth Gin
Jul 15, 2020
Transforming Management of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease – To Revascularize or Not? How the ISCHEMIA trial will affect clinical practice
The debate over the optimal management in stable ischemic heart disease has grown over the past decade with more evidence supporting a conservative medical therapy approach over an upfront invasive strategy with coronary revascularization. However, there remains significant practice variation in deciding when to pursue coronary revascularization. read more...
Dr. Matthew Clifford-Rashotte and Dr. Natasha Press
Jun 24, 2020
Interpretation of Syphilis Serology
We frequently encounter questions about the interpretation of syphilis serology and about the appropriate treatment of various clinical stages of syphilis. read more...
Dr. Shireen Mansouri
Jun 10, 2020
Self-Compassion
Compassion is the ability to notice that someone is suffering, feel connected to them, and want to act to alleviate the suffering. Self-compassion is the same as compassion but directed towards oneself. Be a good friend to yourself. read more...
Michelle van den Engh and Kiran Veerapen
May 27, 2020
Nurturing Resilience in Clinical Supervision
Providing health care is a psychologically demanding task at the best of times. Some health care providers burn out,.. read more...
Beata Chami
May 20, 2020
Healthcare Professional Well-Being
Healthcare professionals have been hit hard by the consequences of COVID-19. Some are putting in long hours, treating infected patients, and physically distancing themselves from their families. Others are losing work in their clinics and trying to figure out how to keep their practices afloat, all while worrying that they may be contracting the virus and putting their health at risk. This article will provide strategies and tools to support your well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more...
Drs. Lawrence Chow and Rose Hatala
May 06, 2020
Serious Illness Conversations in the Time of COVID-19
In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, our most vulnerable patients (the elderly and those with chronic illnesses) are disproportionately at the highest risk of mortality. In this difficult and chaotic time, it's more important than ever that we maintain a humanistic approach to care. This involves keeping the patient, and their values and preferences, front and center in our care. read more...
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