The COVID-19 pandemic was probably caused by our use of animals. Although the precise origins are unclear, the evidence we have to date indicates that the virus likely originated in wild animals that... Read More
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Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, each day has come with new announcements of measures to contain its spread. One by one, universities and schools, businesses,... Read More
“Why did you go into medicine?” I find it curious that I still get asked this question, 15 years into practice. “Were your parents doctors?” Or “Was your father a businessman?” It’s as if being a... Read More
As I write this, we are more than 3 weeks into worldwide protests following the killing of Mr George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota on 25 May 2020. Demonstrators and activists have made it... Read More
Staying away from each other has become crucial to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Public health officials have instructed us to practise social distancing, stay home, avoid crowds, and refrain... Read More