Pediatrics

When 'rights' divide: Trans kids need supportive families

Protests in support of "parental rights" have taken place across Canada in recent months. Many taking part in these demonstrations have railed against "gender ideology" in school curricula and mixed bathrooms.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19

South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves.

Medical economics

Why are emergency departments across Canada closing?

Emergency departments across Canada that have usually been open 24/7 are increasingly closing overnight and on weekends as health systems grapple with escalating nursing shortages.

Addiction

The pandemic had little impact on Canada's legal cannabis sales

The pandemic saw a boom in legal recreational cannabis sales across Canada. From March 2020 to February 2021, sales totaled $2.5 billion, double the $1.25 billion of the previous 12 months. Surveys likewise reported more ...

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