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Understanding the Importance of Sleep for Women’s Health Good sleep is essential for maintaining overall health and wellbeing, especially for women. It plays a crucial role in cognitive function, emotional stability, and physical health. Quality sleep allows the brain to process information, muscles to recover, the immune system to strengthen, and hormones to balance. However, […]

The Rise of AI in General Practice General practitioners (GPs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help manage their administrative tasks, particularly in the form of AI scribes that automatically generate medical notes from patient consultations. While these tools promise efficiency and improved documentation, they also come with significant risks that healthcare […]

A Personal Journey of Struggle and Resilience When I read the recent news that junior specialists will now receive their specialist allowance from the start of their supervision period, I felt a strange mix of relief and deep pain. While this policy may protect others moving forward, it came too late for me. For me, […]

A New Era in Contraception: The Male Pill is on the Horizon The male contraceptive pill has taken a significant step closer to becoming a reality, with the potential for it to be available in the next few years. This development marks a pivotal moment in reproductive health, offering a new option that could shift […]

Concerns Over Marketing Practices of Baby Formula Companies Baby formula companies have come under scrutiny for potentially endangering the health of infants through their marketing strategies. Critics argue that these companies are promoting misleading information and making non-verifiable health claims on product packaging, which could mislead parents into making uninformed decisions about their children’s nutrition. […]

The Challenge of Funding Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases The decision to fund expensive drugs for patients with rare diseases often involves complex ethical, financial, and medical considerations. Former British Columbia (B.C.) health minister George Abbott recently shared his perspective on this issue, suggesting that he would have made the same choice as the current […]

Growing Concerns Over Delays in Medicine Access The issue of excessive wait times for medicines to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is causing significant concern within the healthcare sector. Industry leaders argue that these delays pose a greater threat than the potential tariffs introduced by the previous US administration. The delay in […]

The Struggle for Long-Term Care in British Columbia Barbara Donaldson, an 84-year-old woman from Victoria, has spent months waiting for a spot in a long-term care home. This includes six weeks in a hospital bed, as her condition worsened and she required more specialized care than her current living situation could provide. Her family now […]

Alberta Introduces New Auto Insurance System with Enhanced Benefits Alberta has unveiled significant updates to its new auto insurance system, which aims to provide better support for accident victims. The province introduced the Automobile Insurance Act in May, marking a shift towards what it calls a “care-first” approach. This model is set to launch on […]