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Healthcare workers of various types are in short supply in Canada. It’s a key reason why we have backlogs in care. Lots of jobs. The province of BC on the west coast has made it much easier for healthcare workers from the US to move there. Other provinces are working on shortening the process too.
Heard about this source helping Americans learn more about moving to Vancouver Island. There was a great show on CBC Radio’s programme White Coat, Black Art hosted by Dr. Brian Goldman on this topic, interviewing the Maffins who created helpful info and sources.
There is also a group on Discord with discussions and where questions can be answered, also started by the Maffins.
#Canada #Healthcare #MedMastodon

https://engageq.notion.site/islandinfusion

"Idk, I think it's less about empathy or compassion, and more about making sure the (hopefully small) group of uncaring people who enter medicine or allied health professions are incentivised to act pro-socially.
Like, in your region, what studying conditions and working conditions are clinicians expected to tolerate? Do they receive a living wage throughout study and work? Is their livelihood for a single person or big enough they can build a household?

Do they feel comfortable being a whistleblower when something goes wrong? (Numbers-wise, mistakes will happen over time.)
How robust is the inspection or regulation? How flexible are the logistics of each sector?
How many crises at once can be weathered without change to patient care? How long will it take to build back up that 'extra' capacity / contingency margin?

Who (in what position, in which teams) is responsible (or in what order) for noticing angels of death? What about anyone with less final but still harmful motives?

How severe are the consequences for failure? How many people feel compelled to hide errors rather than remedy them? What options for remediation are accessible to all staff, including contractors?"

#MedMastodon #DoLessHarm #SystemsThinking #HarmReduction #Medical #Medicine #MD #Systems #NonExpert #LayPerson #RubberNecking #Risk #RiskAssessment #RiskManagement #Risk_Management #Audit #Efficiency #Efficacy #Flexibility #TrueCrime #Crime

Metformin reduces risk of Long Covid. https://thesicktimes.org/2025/10/28/metformin-has-been-shown-to-reduce-the-risk-of-long-covid-why-isnt-it-more-widely-used/?mc_cid=01de0f1b88&mc_eid=4b751fcf19

#TheSickTimes #LongCovid #ProlongedPandemic #pandemic #disease #illness #sick #chronic #MedMastodon #medicine #medical #Metformin #Rapamycin #diagnose #prognosis #wellness #digestion #diabetes #hba1c #doctor #doctors #clinic #GP #physicians

Metformin reduces risk of Long Covid. https://thesicktimes.org/2025/10/28/metformin-has-been-shown-to-reduce-the-risk-of-long-covid-why-isnt-it-more-widely-used/?mc_cid=01de0f1b88&mc_eid=4b751fcf19

#TheSickTimes #LongCovid #ProlongedPandemic #pandemic #disease #illness #sick #chronic #MedMastodon #medicine #medical #Metformin #Rapamycin #diagnose #prognosis #wellness #digestion #diabetes #hba1c #doctor #doctors #clinic #GP #physicians

Metformin reduces risk of Long Covid. https://thesicktimes.org/2025/10/28/metformin-has-been-shown-to-reduce-the-risk-of-long-covid-why-isnt-it-more-widely-used/?mc_cid=01de0f1b88&mc_eid=4b751fcf19

#TheSickTimes #LongCovid #ProlongedPandemic #pandemic #disease #illness #sick #chronic #MedMastodon #medicine #medical #Metformin #Rapamycin #diagnose #prognosis #wellness #digestion #diabetes #hba1c #doctor #doctors #clinic #GP #physicians

Metformin reduces risk of Long Covid. https://thesicktimes.org/2025/10/28/metformin-has-been-shown-to-reduce-the-risk-of-long-covid-why-isnt-it-more-widely-used/?mc_cid=01de0f1b88&mc_eid=4b751fcf19

#TheSickTimes #LongCovid #ProlongedPandemic #pandemic #disease #illness #sick #chronic #MedMastodon #medicine #medical #Metformin #Rapamycin #diagnose #prognosis #wellness #digestion #diabetes #hba1c #doctor #doctors #clinic #GP #physicians

Metformin reduces risk of Long Covid. https://thesicktimes.org/2025/10/28/metformin-has-been-shown-to-reduce-the-risk-of-long-covid-why-isnt-it-more-widely-used/?mc_cid=01de0f1b88&mc_eid=4b751fcf19

#TheSickTimes #LongCovid #ProlongedPandemic #pandemic #disease #illness #sick #chronic #MedMastodon #medicine #medical #Metformin #Rapamycin #diagnose #prognosis #wellness #digestion #diabetes #hba1c #doctor #doctors #clinic #GP #physicians

... Huh. https://depressioneducation.org/mood-spectrum-mood-swings-without-mania/
This makes sense. We don't have one single "mood hormone" or even receptor type in cells, so why would we have one single "correct" mood set? https://depressioneducation.org/depression-section-page-1/the-dsm-rules-for-psych-diagnosis/
... Psychiatryst, lol. That needs to be an ERP game or something. And psychologussy. I should be sorry but I'm so not.

#MedMastodon #SensitisedNervousSystem #SystemicProblemsNeedSystemicSolutions #Depression #PTSD #MentalHealth #MentalIllness #Anxiety #Mood #Moody #DisorderedMood #MoodDisorder #HSP #HighlySensitivePerson #SensitisedNeurons #SebsitisedSynapses #SensitisedNerves #SystemicDisease #cPTSD #Psychiatry #Psychiatrist #Psychology #Psychologist #Treatment #MisTreatment #Modalities #OortArtCloud

In case it was missed in the post above, this is my updated article:

👉 https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2025/04/01/anna-severe-me-cfs/

My doctor predicts I will die if I don’t leave soon.

I need a solid, safe, home I can go to and recover to at least a stable baseline. It’s not full recovery, but it’s better than a slow death.

Help please 🙏

#PwME #LongCovid #MECFS #Hypothyroidism #ChronicIllness #Neisvoid #Abuse #Housing #Dysautonomia #SocialWork #MedMastodon #PWLC #MutualAid
#HumanRights #Press #Housing #Journalism #MECFS #SevereME #Abuse #Neglect #MutualAid #Narcissist #Psychopath #MCAS #MCAD #Endometriosis #ChronicPain #CostOfLivingCrisis #Melbourne #Australia #DomesticAbuse #DV

@chronicillness @longcovid @neisvoid
@disabilityjustice
@disability @socialwork
@dysautonomia @mutualaid
@mecfs
@chronicpain
@mcas
@australia
@melbourne

I've had a hormonal IUS before, not a copper IUD coil.
jfc insertion is painful (but apparently not for other people??!) but not having to deal with condoms or the pill or anything? for YEARS?!

And the success rate is the highest or right up there. I think the arm implant is 1 pregnancy in 2000 couples over a year or two...? Unless that's the hormonal IUS.

ALSO THERE ARE DIFFERENT DOSES AND SIZES. If you're nulliparous (have never given birth) like me, GET THE SMALLEST, holy shit.
Why the flying fuck they bunged the massive Mirena in there, I've no fucking clue. Again: some people feel "mild discomfort" and other people do just feel some mild discomfort but not pain!

But yeah, even with the insertion pain, I'm getting an IUS again soon. It's just that damn convenient and reliable, I cannot lie.

https://helloclue.com/articles/sex/bleeding-on-iud

#LongActingReversibleContraception #LARC #contraception #BirthControl #FamilyPlanning #HormonalContraception #NonHormonalContraception #HormoneIUS #CopperIUD #sex #SexEd #SexToy #SexToys #MedMastodon #MedicalHacks #MedicalCare #Medical #Meds #Medicine #Medicines #PregnancyPlanning

Dear international #FOAM #MedMastodon #emergencymedicine #Medibubble #medicine #EMS community,

I want to highlight the presence of @emcrit here in the fediverse, one of the best #FOAMed #emergency #intensivist #resuscitation #critcare blogs there is on the web, appalingly underappreciated here! Please Like and Follow and Boost!

Thank you!

❤️ ❤️ Doppeltes Glück und Premiere für die #CharitéBerlin: Nach einer Laserbehandlung im Mutterleib sind Larissa und Clarissa gesund zur Welt gekommen. Prof. Christian Bamberg konnte das Zwillingstransfusionssyndrom erfolgreich behandeln. Wir gratulieren herzlich!

👉 https://www.charite.de/klinikum/themen_klinikum/lasertherapie_im_mutterleib_behandlung_erfolgreich/

#MedMastodon #Medizin #Forschung #Geburtsmedizin #Zwillinge

New journal review : TAME

Does mild hypercapnia improve neuro outcomes post cardiac arrest?

https://osler.app.link/C5qZ5dWmCCb

#meded #medtwitter #FOAMed #FOAMcc #cardiacarrest #resuscitation #ALS #advancedlifesupport #emergencymedicine #emergencyphysician #intensivist #ICU #intensivecare #FOAMems #FOAMresus #tipsfornewdocs #criticalcaremedicine #criticalcare #medmastodon

This review of the PATCH trial is generated with AI.

How does this make you feel about the information you're consuming?

#meded #medtwitter #PATCHtrial #PATCH #trauma #doctors #FOAMed #FOAMcc #tipsfornewdocs #tipsfornewinterns #juniordoctors #juniordocs #emergencymedicine #medmastodon #intensivist #intensivecare #emergencyphysician #intensivecaremedicine #paramedic

Great new module - the emergency management of severe bradycardia

This module is just one of the incredible Advanced Life Support series. Like all Osler content and features, it's 100% free!

https://osler.app.link/7LbMHuYVtCb

#meded #medmastodon #medtwitter #FOAMed #FOAMcc #FOAMresus #FOAMems #juniordoctors #tipsfornewdocs #tipsfornewinterns #doctors #emergencymedicine #intensivecare #ICU #emergencyphysician #intensivst #resuscitation #advancedlifesupport #ALS

Outstanding module released as part of the Advanced Life Support collection - Neuroprognosis after cardiac arrest

https://osler.app.link/ZAhWOrFGLBb

#FOAMed #FOAMcc #FOAMresus #resuscitation #ICU #intensivist #intensivecare #criticalcare #ALS #cardiacarrest #advancedlifesupport #medmastodon

Great new podcast just released on Osler

Glenn Eastwood : the TAME trial

https://osler.app.link/afiJhNlOuBb

#medtwitter #FOAMed #FOAMcc #FOAMems #FOAMresus #ICU #intensivecare #intensivist #emergencymedicine #resuscitation #OOHCA #cardiacarrest #CCR23 #medmastodon

With 3 weeks to go until the release of Osler's FREE online Advanced Life Support training course, we're counting down our favourite ALS content

Today it's a quiz!

80 yo woman suffers a cardiac arrest in OR mid hip replacement

The following bedside echo is obtained

What does it show? What is the likely diagnosis?

https://osler.app.link/8KwfKjCeAAb

#medmastodon #meded #medtwitter #FOAMed #FOAMcc #FOAMresus #FOAMems #juniordoctors #advancedlifesupport #resuscitation #intensivecare #intensivist #ICU

It's just 28 days to go until the official release of the Osler ALS e-learning program!

Today, we revisit the Targeted Temperature Management trial 2 (TTM-2)

The trial explored the role of therapeutic hypothermia to 33 degrees vs prevention of fever

https://osler.app.link/fYcsFc82pAb

#medmastodon #medtwitter #resuscitation #FOAMcc #FOAMems #FOAMresus #FOAMed #ICU #intensivist #intensivecare #emergencymedicine #cardiacarrest

New module : Reversible causes of cardiac arrest

Great refresher, or to prepare for your ALS course

https://osler.app.link/hGqfwWPJRzb

#medmastodon #OslerALS #meded #medtwitter #medstudent #medstudents #nurses #FOAMed #FOAMcc #FOANed #FOAMems #FOAMresus #resuscitation #juniordoctors #tipsfornewdocs

New module : Rhythm analysis in advanced life support

This great new Osler module reviews the interpretation of the cardiac rhythm in the context of cardiac arrest and resuscitation.

Perfect for beginners or as a refresher

https://osler.app.link/6xQku1cIRzb

#medmastodon #medtwitter #meded #FOAMed #FOAMcc #FOAMresus #resuscitation #juniordoctors #nurses #ALS #juniordocs #tipsfornewdocs #intensivecare #intensivist #intensivecarenurse #ICU #ICURN #ICUNurse #emergencymedicine #paramedicine

Preparing for an ALS course? Or just want to refresh your resuscitation skills?

Either way, this new module is perfect for you - an Introduction to Advanced Life Support

The first in our new ALS series
https://osler.app.link/m3sluzNDRzb

#medmastodon #medtwitter #meded #juniordoctors #medstudents #medstudenttwitter #juniordocs #tipsfornewdocs #FOAMed #FOAMresus #resuscitation #nurses #doctors #ICU #emergencymedicine

New module : emergency management of severe bradycardia

Check it out FREE here: https://osler.app.link/gcYIyDLTSzb

#medmastodon #meded #FOAMed #FOAMcc #FOAMresus #ICU #emergencymedicine #medtwitter #medstudenttwitter #juniordoctors #tipsfornewdocs #emergencyphysician #intensivist #ALS #resuscitation

In the space of about 12 hours today, I read two achingly beautiful, heartbreaking accounts about the loss of a young child from two different physicians.

I encourage all to read both pieces:
1) Losing Ceci by Dr. Ethan Sanford
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2803748
and
2) As a Doctor, I thought...Until [death] came for my son by Dr. Bonnie Chen
https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/i-see-clearly-now-a-note-grieving-patient-17855111.php
#MedTwitter #MedMastodon #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians #palliativeCare #humanities #grief

We often ask "What if it were your child?" during times when children are hurt, killed or terrorized

Last night, as has happened EVERY year, children, families & worshippers at #AlAqsa mosque were attacked during prayers in th most holy month of #Ramadan for #Muslims & a #medical #clinic was destroyed-now unable to provide #healthcare

Press coverage is nearly nonexistent, outcry is minimal.

Why?

What if it were your child?
#MedMastodon #tootiatricians #tweetiatricians #MedTwitter #PutKids1st

I was 2 days late watching the #TedLasso S3 premiere, but ready & eagerly awaiting the next #MedLasso podcast with @ETSshow & twitter's #RealDoctorT (is he on #Medmastodon yet?)

Can I ask you guys show questions here since I now avoid the hateful unregulated disinfo-spewing bird app almost completely?

Update: I bought a tiny AFC Richmond scarf for my #Grogu, which pretty much tells people everything they need to know about me! Pics to follow once it arrives! 🤣
#tweetiatricians #tootiatricians

"People don't fake depression...they fake being okay"

A friend recently shared tragic news of 3 #physician #suicide at her institution over 2 months

#MentalHealthMatters for everyone

Young patients #kids #teens are also struggling everyday with #depression #anxiety #suicidality #EatingDisorders

It shouldn't take 3 #suicides for us to understand that we should be kind & accommodating

#MedMastodon #MedTwitter #MentalHealth #CovidIsNotOver #pediatrics #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians

I have learned to adjust my calming end of the day reflection from

“Tomorrow will be better”

to

“Tomorrow might be just as difficult, but tonight is for recovery to be able to face the challenges tomorrow, God willing"

I think it helps to be realistic with expectations, but also to maintain resilience when situations cannot be controlled.

#selfcare #wellness #medtwitter #medmastodon #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians #CovidIsNotOver

What happens when kids ask this pediatrician if eating seeds can make a watermelon grow in their stomach? 😳🤣

Check out the 200th episode of "But Why? A Podcast for Curious Kids" from #NPR #VermontPublicRadio because kids ask the darndest things!

#kids #STEM #podcast #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians #MedTwitter #MedMastodon #science

Link: https://www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids/2023-02-10/dont-swallow-gum-and-other-things-parents-say

Adherence (or lack of) to surgical antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines will always depend on lots of local factors.

Neverthelsss, headline figure (59% 👎) and scale of these data (825 hospitals & 521,091 surgeries) is impressive!
#IDMastodon #MedMastodon #AMR #antibiotics #prophylaxis

https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/cid/ciad077/7034632#.Y-kJ39B4VvI.twitter

Can someone direct me in where to find state laws on prescribing #stimulants? I am specifically interested in #Kansas requirements for #prescribers to follow.

This shouldn't be so hard to find, but I've tried all the search terms I can think of and can't find how often patients need to be seen, if there is a difference between in person vs telehealth visits, and other issues.

#MedMastodon #pharmacists #tootiatricians @tootiatricians

Are you struggling to find medications due to the recent #DrugShortages?

Here's all the tips I've come up with.

Any others? @tootiatricians

#shortages #MedMastodon #pharm #pharmacists #tootiatricians #tootiatricians  #MedicationShortages #Adderall #TylenolShortage #pandemic

https://drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/managing-medication-shortages​

I've had to have the conversation about #DrugShortages a lot lately. Here's all the tips I've come up with.

Any others? @tootiatricians

#shortages #MedMastodon #pharm #pharmacists #tootiatricians #tootiatricians #MedicationShortages #Adderall #TylenolShortage #pandemic #Consequences

https://drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/managing-medication-shortages

Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis often follows a one size fits all approach in each hospital.

But what happens if patients are known to be colonised with antibiotic resistant organisms? Useful guidance from ECCMID 👇
https://www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S1198-743X(22)00632-2/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email
#antibiotic #prophylaxis #AMR #IDMastodon #MedMastodon

@pediatricskc @HeatherFeltonMD All credit to Dr. Felton for the idea and putting it all together!
#pediatrics #safety #KeepKidsSafe #PediaTikTok #MedTwitter #MedMastodon #tootiatricians #tweetiatricians

Bivalent #COVID boosters are approved for ages 6 mos and up.

Please check with your #pediatrician or clinic to ensure your littlest ones are up to date!

Thank you! 😷💉

#GetVaccinated #COVIDisAirborne #WearAMask #MaskUp #Pandemic #TriplePandemic #tootiatricians #MedMastodon #MedTwitter #CovidIsNotOver

Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, felt this Reply All email in their bones. I have not laughed so hard...much needed joy in this triple #pandemic of #RSV #COVID19 #Influenza

Link: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRVmReSK/
#MedTwitter #MedMastodon #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians #pediatrics #MaskUp #CovidIsNotOver #SOS #VaccinesSaveLives

Prostate infections always best avoided. Makes this paper in CID interesting:

Before a prostate biopsy, a rectal swab to look for resistance and changing prophylaxis (especially to detect ciprofloxacin resistance) looks beneficial - less infections post-biopsy.

#IDMastodon #AMR #MedMastodon #antibiotics #prostate #biopsy #urology #prophylaxis

https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciac913/6843762?login=true&utm_source=advanceaccess&utm_campaign=cid&utm_medium=email

Now is a great time to remind any family members to get their #COVID bivalent boosters and make sure your kids get vaccinated too!

Winter is long and the viruses are getting tougher.

Prevention is the best way to keep everyone safe & healthy!
#WearAMask #GetVaccinated #VaccinesSaveLives #tootiatricians #tweetiatricians #MedTwitter #MedMastodon

My friend & colleague Dr. Shaquita Bell https://twitter.com/shaqbell?lang=en

spoke with @NPR about how families can protect kids from #RSV with the holidays approaching here:
https://www.npr.org/2022/11/21/1138411464/what-families-can-do-to-avoid-the-rsv-surge-ahead-of-the-holidays
#WearAMask #tootiatricians #tweetiatricians #MedTwitter #MedMastodon #CovidIsNotOver #influenza #GetVaccinated #StayHome

Hey #MedMastodon, @pediatricskc is setting up a new list for #pediatricians #tootiatricians #pediatrician #pediatrics -->Tootiatricians group
@tootiatricians
click to follow the list and find your long lost Tweetricians we waved at on the last train platform... (take 3 on the post but at least there's a delete and re publish (aka edit) function)