Author profile
Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC
My preteen son came home from summer day camp and told me his counselor had given the group two rules: “Be on time” and “Don’t ask about my mints.” Naturally, he was very curious to know what these mints were and why... Read More
“Can I have Snapchat? When can I get Snapchat? The only thing I want for my birthday is Snapchat. I will have zero friends without Snapchat. Seriously, Mom. Snapchat is not social media—you just don’t understand because... Read More
A young woman presents with irregular periods, insulin resistance, hirsutism, and difficulty losing weight. She is told she might have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She leaves the clinic and, like many patients... Read More
Access to medication abortion through community pharmacies in BC: Two-thirds offer timely dispensing
Dr Dunne: Congratulations on publishing your article in JAMA Network Open in November 2025, and thank you for telling us about your research. What were the main findings from your study? Dr Nethery: In our team’s... Read More
Sharing an opinion is harder than it may seem. I tend to shy away from sharing my opinion unless I have data to back it up. After all, scientific data is the cornerstone of truth and integrity in medicine. But data,... Read More
Night sweats, insomnia, hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog—these are just a few of the symptoms people with ovaries may experience with menopause. While I teach medical students that the depletion of ovarian reserve... Read More
When a young person is diagnosed with cancer, conversations about survival, staging, and treatment timelines understandably dominate early visits. In busy oncology clinics, discussions about future fertility can feel... Read More
IV hydration spas are everywhere. I first encountered one in Las Vegas, which seemed fitting for the city—and the circumstances patrons may have endured the night prior. However, what once felt like a novelty now... Read More
It’s very nice to meet you; congratulations on your new role as president of Doctors of BC. For our readers who don’t know you yet, perhaps you’d like to start with an introduction. I’m Adam Thompson, a family doc in... Read More
Weight-loss medications have exploded in popularity, and they are shaking the foundations of Big Food. As people eat less junk food, major packaged-food companies are seeing the impact on sales and pivoting in an... Read More