Benjamin Mazer

Contributor

Benjamin Mazer is a resident in pathology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. His views are his own and don’t represent those of his employer.

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by Maddi Dellplain

Feeling blue? It’s not just you. Canadians live in a ‘winter depression hotspot’

Seasonal affective disorder or – the appropriately acronymic SAD –  will impact an estimated 15 per cent of Canadians during their lifetime.
by Benita Hosseini Andrew Pinto

Why Canada needs a ready-to-run adaptive platform trial before the next pandemic hits

When the next pandemic arrives (and it will!) Canada will once again face urgent questions: Which treatments work? For whom? At what dose? And how quickly should we act?
by Helen Rubtsov

‘How would the average Canadian know to ask?’ Men left in the dark on minimally invasive prostate cancer treatments

For many men, prostate cancer is not just a question of survival. It is a question of how they will live afterward. When the system fails to offer a full picture of the options available, it limits not only their choices but their long-term well-being.
by Angelica Recierdo

The accidental birth tourist: A North American pregnancy

When baby is old enough to know the full story, I cannot wait to share how life was up north, in a place known for its warmth as much as for its cold, that welcomed an American like me without a plan.
by Rida Ghani

No, women aren’t supposed to hurt: Misconceptions about reproductive health have serious consequences

If Canada is committed to gender equity and universal health coverage, then we must address the fact that young women’s pain too often goes unheard, not because they are silent, but because the world taught them to be.
by Sarvesh Mohan

Burnout in health care: A personal reflection and evidence-based perspective

Coping with burnout requires a combination of personal resilience and systemic support. Health-care institutions must prioritize the emotional and psychological health of their staff.
by Banu Siva

The painful struggle: Transitioning to adult medical care with a rare condition

The difference between a safe, supported transition and a dangerous one often comes down to whether the system is a partner in your care – or leaves you to navigate it alone.
by Nadin Gilroy

‘Children are kids first and sick second’: School adapts for terminally ill child

When a child’s promise of a future is abruptly shattered by a terminal illness, the child and its family have to decide whether to continue with school.
by Hugh MacLeod

Leadership lessons from a pot of flowers: Reawakening health-care leadership

Health care collapse is only one story. The deeper story lives underground, in the quiet places where resilience begins.
by Megan Clemens Josheil Kaur Boparai

Lessons learned: Reflections from out-of-province medical learners

Medical learners who leave home deserve recognition and structured support, as the value of training lies not only in knowledge but in the perspectives we carry forward.
by Ingrid Gahsner

Smith has kept doctors and dollars in Alberta – but it doesn’t change access to care 

Alberta’s model may offer useful insight into whether a province can strengthen its public system by formally incorporating private activity rather than resisting it.
by Kaden Venugopal Darren Nichols David Moores

Private practices won’t fix Alberta’s wait times

Public health care, paid for by the public and created by the public, should serve the public. Bill 11, as written, serves a different purpose.
by James Rodgers

‘The war against dogs continues’: How 150 years of policy denied animal control to Indigenous communities

Unequal access to pet care in rural and Indigenous communities has led to dogs being shot when they pose a risk to the public. A century and a half of policies that have left these communities without animal-control systems are to blame.

by Igor Gontcharov

Professional self-regulation can still work if we run it in the public interest

Self-regulation can work if we stop running quality assurance like licensing compliance and start running it like professional development in the public interest.
by Salar Farokhi Boroujeni Shavez Khan Rushil Dave

Medical students call for prevention and cessation initiatives with tobacco settlement monies

As medical students, we hope for a future where fewer of our patients suffer from preventable tobacco-related illness. A future within reach if we act now.
by Muneeb Ahmed

You asked an AI bot about your symptoms. Now what?

More and more people are turning to Artificial Intelligence to ask about health. The challenge is how to use it without getting hurt.
by Miranda Schreiber

‘Things went horribly wrong’: Patient advocates spreading the word about dangers of Botox

Much of the conversation about Botox centres on whether it looks good or bad, or if getting it can be considered a “feminist” choice. Less attention has been given to the fact that research indicates that one in six patients who are injected with Botox experiences adverse effects from the procedure.
by Aidan Barreirinha Colin Whaley

The software we deserve: Vibe coding the future of health technology

Vibe coding represents a potentially transformative approach to health informatics. By lowering barriers to entry we could address longstanding gaps in EMR systems.

by Ingrid Gahsner

We can’t afford to wait for health care any longer 

Canada’s health-care system remains one of our greatest national ideals. But ideals don’t shorten waitlists.
by Mona Samani Savana Elsays Peter Zhang

Pharmacists are essential in bridging the gap between AI and patient-centered care

In a world pushing toward data-driven systems and algorithms, pharmacists can safeguard the human element of care by acting as a nexus between health and technology.

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