Jul 26, 2020 | In Medicine, In Writing
There is nothing unprofessional about a #medbikini. I was relieved to learn that an article published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery on Friday was retracted. In case you missed it… Sexism in Medicine In a clear example of sexism in medicine, the study went...
Apr 14, 2020 | In Writing
This week, I opened my planner and came across a list of my goals for Spring that I’d written back in early January: attend a Latin dance festival; get my blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; travel. These sorts of activities open my mind, allowing me to make progress in...
Mar 29, 2020 | In Writing
Having recently returned from the U.S., I’ve now finished my 14 days of self-isolation. Now, it’s back to work in the hospital. Over the last two weeks, I had very little sunshine. All of my food was delivered. The most difficult part of all, though, was...
Mar 23, 2020 | In Medicine, In Writing
The number of COVID-19 cases now exceeds 378,000 worldwide. This new coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, is having unprecedented global effects. The number of deaths in Italy surpasses 6000 and there is a lock-down in many countries. The number of worldwide cases...
Mar 22, 2020 | In Writing
The Government of Nova Scotia has declared a provincial state of emergency. Today at a press briefing, Premier Steve MacNeil, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Strang other top officials updated the public on the latest restrictions. Tighter measures were put in place...
Mar 13, 2020 | In Medicine, In Writing
In the time of COVID-19, a week feels more like an eternity. I find myself checking the news hourly just to keep up-to-date. This week, the World Health Organization officially named the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. U.S. President Donald Trump has banned incoming...
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