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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 15h

A Diamond Anniversary! We're celebrating 60 years of publication! Whether you're a new reader or have a stack of old issues, when did you first subscribe to the magazine, and what keeps you renewing? Tell us in the comments.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 18h

‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes

A leaked internal memo from the government says the United Conservative Party government plans to apply the the notwithstanding clause for new laws that require parental consent for children to change...

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 18h

A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options.

Following healthy food guidelines in Canada comes at a high cost, study finds

A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 18h

A Toronto hospital says it transplanted a heart that stopped beating last month in a Canadian first that has the potential to substantially shorten the long wait for a donor.

Canada’s first non-beating heart transplant could lead to shorter wait lists: UHN

University Health Network says the procedure could grow the national donor pool by 30% if the practice is expanded across the country.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 18h

A Quebec senator says she was never told by her doctor that a surgical procedure she went through in 2005 would render her unable to have children, and hopes her story can advance a broader reckoning on systemic racism in Canada.

Senator says she was never told her 2005 surgery would leave her sterile

A Quebec senator says she was never told by her doctor that a surgical procedure she went through in 2005 would render her unable to have children, and hopes her story can advance a broader reckoning ...

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 18h

Applications are being accepted for those wanting to become doctors through Simon Fraser University, in what the British Columbia government says is the first new medical school in Western Canada in decades.

B.C. set to open Western Canada’s first new medical school in decades

The initial class of 48 students will start at Simon Fraser University’s existing campus in Surrey, while construction of the permanent facility begins late next year and is expected to be ready for c...

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 18h

Canada’s physicians still have high rates of burnout, but more are starting to seek help: CMA survey

The Canadian Medical Association has released some preliminary results from its 2025 National Physician Health Survey, finding that doctors are doing slightly better since the days of COVID, but high ...

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 19h

Reason #59: A subscription to TMP offers more than just news; it offers community. Dive into our Physician Commentary and Discussion Areas to see what your colleagues are debating, sharing, and solving. It's essential peer-to-peer knowledge you won't find anywhere else.
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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 1d

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we asked in-house reporter Tom Yun what he's most proud of that The Medical Post has accomplished. His answer speaks to the heart of our mission.

Join us in celebrating this legacy of physician-focused journalism.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 1d

Did you miss this over the summer?

New Canadian guideline provides evidence-based options for smoking cessation

Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care issues recommendations for primary care providers to promote tobacco smoking cessation in adults.

New Canadian guideline provides evidence-based options for smoking cessation

Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care issues recommendations for primary care providers to promote tobacco smoking cessation in adults.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 1d

Should you screen for pre-workout, creatine and illegal steroids? Use is on the rise among teens

More than half of the pediatric specialists surveyed said they never screen for performance-enhancing substances in their routine practice.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 1d

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 2d

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 3d

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 4d

We're incredibly proud of the value we bring to Canadian physicians. Don't just take our word for it – here's what one of our esteemed physician writers, Dr. Ted Jablonski, shared about what they find most valuable about The Medical Post
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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 4d

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 5d

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 6d

Patients who were intoxicated during the assault or while seeking treatment after the fact face greater difficulty accessing sexual assault evidence kits (SAEKs), according to a new study published in the journal Violence Against Women this summer.

Who does and doesn't get a sexual assault evidence kit in hospital?

‘They are not supposed to withhold care based on whether they believe an assault survivor’s claims, yet our data suggest that some rural healthcare providers do precisely that.’

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 6d

Patients who were intoxicated during the assault or while seeking treatment after the fact face greater difficulty accessing sexual assault evidence kits (SAEKs), according to a new study published in the journal Violence Against Women this summer.

Who does and doesn't get a sexual assault evidence kit in hospital?

‘They are not supposed to withhold care based on whether they believe an assault survivor’s claims, yet our data suggest that some rural healthcare providers do precisely that.’

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 6d

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 7d

We are committed to providing independent, physician-oriented journalism. For 60 years we have been an independent voice amongst physicians - hear directly from one of our dedicated editors, Martha Porado, on why this is important.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 7d

Which children are at high risk for long QT syndrome?

Children and adolescents with long QT syndrome, a rare genetic heart disease, are at significant risk of developing life-threatening arrhythmias, according to a German study.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 7d

Childhood hypertension linked to increased risk of kidney decline: large Canadian study

Hypertensive children and adolescents have a threefold increased risk of developing serious kidney problems compared to young people without hypertension, according to a large retrospective cohort stu...

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 7d

Study finds ADHD medication associated with reduced risks of suicide and criminal behaviour

A large Swedish study published in the BMJ found methylphenidate is associated with a significant reduction in suicidal behavior, substance use, transport accidents and crime.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 7d

Reason #52: A Medical Post subscription delivers the best of physician commentary right to you. Our blogs offer real-life cases and solutions, personal stories, and insights that impact doctors. Get the kind of peer-to-peer knowledge that you can actually use in your practice.
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