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Regulators amend Atlantic Registry after doctor charged with sexual assault
Regulators say loophole won’t happen again after change—while withholding specific details.
Regulators say loophole won’t happen again after change—while withholding specific details.
Regulators amend Atlantic Registry after doctor charged with sexual assault
Regulators say loophole won’t happen again after change—while withholding specific details.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Regulators amend Atlantic Registry after doctor charged with sexual assault
Regulators say loophole won’t happen again after change—while withholding specific details.
Regulators say loophole won’t happen again after change—while withholding specific details.
SURVEY FOR PHYSICIANS
The Medical Post is interested to know if you have used any of these AI-powered medical search tools, how often you use them, what you use them for and what you think of them.
The Medical Post is interested to know if you have used any of these AI-powered medical search tools, how often you use them, what you use them for and what you think of them.
Survey: What do you think of AI-powered medical search tools?
The Medical Post is interested to know if you have used any of these AI-powered medical search tools, how often you use them, what you use them for and what you think of them.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
SURVEY FOR PHYSICIANS
The Medical Post is interested to know if you have used any of these AI-powered medical search tools, how often you use them, what you use them for and what you think of them.
The Medical Post is interested to know if you have used any of these AI-powered medical search tools, how often you use them, what you use them for and what you think of them.
Vancouver doctor arrested for alleged sex assaults of teenage patients
Vancouver doctor arrested for alleged sex assaults of teenage patients
Vancouver police say the charges come after a multi-year investigation beginning in March 2023.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Vancouver doctor arrested for alleged sex assaults of teenage patients
This IMG has Canadian training, but you wouldn't know it from the CPSO website
This IMG has Canadian training, but you wouldn't know it from the CPSO website
Now that the CPSO physician register no longer shows any information on postgraduate training, one IMG who did her residency in Canada worries her patients may incorrectly conclude that their doctor h...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:26 PM
This IMG has Canadian training, but you wouldn't know it from the CPSO website
AI scribe colossus from Down Under gains foothold in Canada
79% of Heidi users in Canada are content with the free version of its software.
79% of Heidi users in Canada are content with the free version of its software.
AI scribe colossus from Down Under gains foothold in Canada
79% of Heidi users in Canada are content with the free version of its software.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:11 PM
AI scribe colossus from Down Under gains foothold in Canada
79% of Heidi users in Canada are content with the free version of its software.
79% of Heidi users in Canada are content with the free version of its software.
Is your cancer patient colour-blind? It could make a huge difference for this type of cancer
Is your cancer patient colour-blind? It could make a huge difference for this type of cancer
Study suggests colour vision deficiency may impact patients’ outcomes.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Is your cancer patient colour-blind? It could make a huge difference for this type of cancer
UCalgary-made resource on fermented food could have mealtime impact nationally
UCalgary-made resource on fermented food could have mealtime impact nationally
The ultimate goal of the project is to gather research evidence on the health benefits of fermented foods to push for their greater prominence in Canada’s Food Guide.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
UCalgary-made resource on fermented food could have mealtime impact nationally
Go screen yourself!
BC’s approach to cervical cancer screening is working
BC’s approach to cervical cancer screening is working
Go screen yourself! BC’s approach to cervical cancer screening is working
By offering this HPV test and the more traditional Pap test, B.C. is boosting the number of people getting tested for cervical cancer for the first time, said Dr. Lily Proctor, a surgical gynecologic ...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Go screen yourself!
BC’s approach to cervical cancer screening is working
BC’s approach to cervical cancer screening is working
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they’re sleeping, but these trackers don’t necessarily measure sleep directly.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities—adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration.
A new research review looks at what the literature actually says about acetaminophen and pregnancy
The latest research review looked at 43 studies and concluded that the most rigorous ones, such as those that compare siblings, provide strong evidence that taking the drug commonly known as paracetam...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities—adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration.
‘I do not want to see municipalities cut cheques’ says Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
‘I do not want to see municipalities cut cheques’ says Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
‘I do not want to see municipalities cut cheques’ says Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
Tomophobia: What clinicians need to know when patients are afraid of medical procedures
Tomophobia: What clinicians need to know when patients are afraid of medical procedures
For some patients, medical procedures such as surgery and injections can be an extremely anxiety-inducing experience, and can even push them to avoid necessary medical procedures.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Tomophobia: What clinicians need to know when patients are afraid of medical procedures
New consensus guidance on anesthesia and sedation while breastfeeding
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
New consensus guidance on anesthesia and sedation while breastfeeding
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
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January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
New consensus guidance on anesthesia and sedation while breastfeeding
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
Problem solved: How do I encourage staff morale when everyone is burned out?
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
Problem solved: How do I encourage staff morale when everyone is burned out?
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Problem solved: How do I encourage staff morale when everyone is burned out?
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of labia oris health, from cancer to cold sores
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of labia oris health, from cancer to cold sores
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
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January 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of labia oris health, from cancer to cold sores
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
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The Medical Post's Doc Daily newsletter has all the news you need in one place (and it's free!):
-Clinical insights from new studies
-Opinions from your peers across the country
-Political news pertaining to the profession
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-Opinions from your peers across the country
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Are Ontario’s waitlist incentives leading some doctors to drop current patients to take new ones?
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
Are Ontario’s waitlist incentives leading some doctors to drop current patients to take new ones?
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
January 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Are Ontario’s waitlist incentives leading some doctors to drop current patients to take new ones?
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?
What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?
The term ‘food noise’ has emerged alongside the popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1receptor agonists—known as GLP-1 medications—that treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?
New guideline from the SOGC on diagnosis and management of intrauterine early pregnancy loss
Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.
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Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.
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New guideline from the SOGC on diagnosis and management of intrauterine early pregnancy loss
Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.
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Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.
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First-generation antihistamines: simple adjustments to reduce delirium
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
First-generation antihistamines: simple adjustments to reduce delirium
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:39 PM
First-generation antihistamines: simple adjustments to reduce delirium
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
Weight loss interventions can cause new skin issues to crop up for your patients
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
Weight loss interventions can cause new skin issues to crop up for your patients
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Weight loss interventions can cause new skin issues to crop up for your patients
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
The Theatre of Medicine: New course using performing arts to help doctors be more empathetic
The Theatre of Medicine: New course using performing arts to help doctors be more empathetic
Through principles of improv and theatre, the program aims to give physicians the tools to build deeper and more effective human connections with both their patients and their colleagues in the form o...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
The Theatre of Medicine: New course using performing arts to help doctors be more empathetic
New clinical support platform Alifor uses AI to retrieve guidelines during patient consult
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
New clinical support platform Alifor uses AI to retrieve guidelines during patient consult
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
January 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
New clinical support platform Alifor uses AI to retrieve guidelines during patient consult
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Medical Post and Canadian Healthcare Network!
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Medical Post and Canadian Healthcare Network!
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Top Blogger Award winner, Dr. @melissayi!
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December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Top Blogger Award winner, Dr. @melissayi!
Watch her video interview: vimeo.com/1143488914/4...
Read her profile: www.canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/fearless-com...
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Watch her video interview: vimeo.com/1143488914/4...
Read her profile: www.canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/fearless-com...
#TheMedicalPostAwards