MDs To Be

Background The older-adult population in Canada is projected to continue expanding over coming decades. As of 2018, individuals age 65 and older made up 17.4% of the Canadian population.... Read More

Introduction Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization, have become well established standards of care... Read More

Introduction Climate change is a considerable threat to human health on a global scale.[1] The medical community has an obligation to advocate for change and to reduce its environmental impact,... Read More

Introduction Medical ethics Ethics describes a moral philosophy that guides a person’s actions. Health care professionals practise ethical thinking when making decisions about patient... Read More

The opioid overdose crisis continues to affect people in all parts of Canada. Between January 2016 and September 2019, Canada reported more than 14 700 deaths due to opioid-related overdose.[1] In... Read More