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If pot use increases, government should amend legislation, says CMAJ
An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says Canada should actively monitor the use of cannabis following legalization. Dr.Brian Goldman (@NightshiftMD) explains why.
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The secret to improving health care
The best fixes for Canada's health-care system may come from a source that's almost never consulted. @NightshiftMD says the answer may surprise you.
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The trouble with hospitalized seniors
A staggering number of hospitalized seniors are readmitted shortly after discharge from hospital. @NightshiftMD says a study suggests important gaps in health care.
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Who to blame for Europe's measles problem
More than 41,000 children and adults across Europe have been infected with measles this year alone. @NightshiftMD assesses the risk to Canadians.
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How media reports can fuel 'suicide contagion'
How should journalists cover high-profile suicides? @NightshiftMD says there is a way that encourages people to seek help.
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Take a quick online test to discover your risk of heart attack or stroke
@NightshiftMD found out he needs to eat a lot more carrots and cut down on the potatoes.
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The case for decriminalizing drugs in Canada
Officials in Toronto and Vancouver say Canada should decriminalize possession of drugs for personal use. @NightshiftMD explains why.
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Read this if you do shift work
Night shift workers face increased risk of obesity, diabetes and even cancer. @NightshiftMD says the problem has more to do with when you eat than when you sleep.
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Does your doctor think you're a 'difficult' patient?
What's the problem with being labelled by your doctor as a "difficult" patient? @NightshiftMD thinks it's an unfortunate label that may put your health at risk.
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Get ready for Lyme disease
Lyme disease is on the rise in Canada. @NightshiftMD tells you what you need to know about it.
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Canadian hospitals take too long to fix broken hips
Most Canadians get their broken hips fixed beyond the recommended 24-hour window. @NightshiftMD explains what's at stake.
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Screen all baby boomers for hepatitis C, says new guideline
For the first time in Canada, doctors are recommending testing all baby boomers for hepatitis C. @NightshiftMD says the new guideline will save lives.
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Paramedics' visits to 911 'hotspots' reduce ambulance calls, study suggests
Paramedic-run clinics in low-income apartments reduce 911 calls & improve the health of the people who live there. @NightshiftMD has the results of a new study.
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Should number of appointments by family doctors be capped? Medical community weighs in
The British Medical Association thinks general practitioners should put a limit on the number of patients they see in a day. @NightshiftMD wonders if that would fly in Canada.
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The risk of vaginal birth after C-section
A new Canadian study finds that vaginal birth after C-section carries a somewhat higher risk of complications.
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Here's how to live up to 10 years longer
Five things you can do right now that may add more than a decade to your life. Dr. Brian Goldman, @NightshiftMD has the answers.
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When it comes to antidepressants, getting to zero proves difficult
If you’ve found it nearly impossible to get off antidepressants, you aren’t alone. @NightShiftMD assesses the risk and what to do about it.
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Getting help for burned-out doctors
A new U.S. charter on physician well-being aims to reduce rates of burnout. @NightshiftMD says the health-care system needs some healing too.
The pitfalls of consumer breast cancer gene testing
Consumer genetics company 23andMe is offering breast cancer testing without going to your doctor. @NightshiftMD tells you if it's worth it.
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Should doctors recommend acupuncture?
Some doctors recommend it. Others call it quackery. Dr. Brian Goldman, @NightshiftMD weighs in on an increasingly polarizing debate.
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New opioid guidelines may help more patients get treatment
There are new opioid addiction guidelines. But will they help reduce overdose deaths in Canada? Dr. Brian Goldman (@NightshiftMD) gives his analysis.
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Is there a doctor on board?
More and more passengers need medical assistance during commercial flights. @NightshiftMD asks if airlines are prepared.
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Doctors are finally helping stop superbugs
A new kind of thinking is helping curb the over-prescribing of antibiotics. @NightshiftMD explains why doctors are finally starting to get the message.
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The other side of PTSD
White Coat, Black Art is looking for stories about cancer survivors and other former patients who suffer from PTSD.
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Should your doctor ask what's on your bucket list?
Patients hate talking about death. But a bucket list is something different. @NightshiftMD on the better way to frame a difficult conversation.