Vaginal tearing: why are episiotomies down despite some benefits?
A new study suggests that when it comes to births assisted by forceps or vacuum, the declining rate of episiotomies in Canada warrants a closer look.
B.C.’s school-based HPV immunization program cuts pre-cancer rates by more than half
HPV has been identified as the cause of almost all cervical cancers.
New international exercise guidelines for cancer survivors
The updated recommendations outline specific ‘exercise prescriptions’ to address common side effects associated with cancer diagnoses and treatment.
New DNA “clock” could help measure development in young children
This could allow for an earlier diagnosis of life-altering development disorders.
Marco Marra inducted into the 2020 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
He is head of the department of medical genetics and Canada Research Chair in Genome Science.
One-on-One with Lakshmi Yatham
Meet Lakshmi Yatham, Head of the Department of Psychiatry
First-of-its-kind guideline sets out best practices for delivering injectable opioid agonist treatment
The guideline provides strategies for delivering the treatment with for people with severe opioid use disorder.
Emphasizing social play in kindergarten improves academics, reduces teacher burnout
The study found this approach also enhanced children’s joy in learning.
Groundbreaking study targets one of Canada’s most deadly medical conditions
Early sampling of blood for sepsis is critical to treating the potentially fatal condition.
Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems
Scientists have linked two types of heart problems and a commonly-prescribed class of antibiotics.