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Apparently 1 in 6 people who get Botox experience adverse effects from the procedure?? Excellent (and troubling) new @healthydebate.bsky.social story by Miranda Schreiber

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

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

Little 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.

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November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM

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

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

Little 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.

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November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM

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

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

Vibe coding represents a potentially transformative approach to health informatics.

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November 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM

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

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

Canada’s health-care system remains one of our greatest national ideals. But ideals don’t shorten waitlists.

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November 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM

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Should medical training include social media literacy? "This isn’t about forcing every physician onto social media; it’s about equipping those who choose to engage with the skills and support they need," writes Simron Sidhu in @healthydebate.bsky.social. bit.ly/4ptsBNk

Meeting patients where they are: Why medical training must include social media literacy - Healthy Debate

Some medical schools are beginning to explore digital health communication, but comprehensive social media literacy training remains the exception rather than standard practice.

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November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM

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

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

In a world pushing toward data-driven systems and algorithms, pharmacists can safeguard the human element of care.

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November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM

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Queering the curriculum: Sexual orientation and gender identity in Canadian comprehensive sexuality education

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Queering the curriculum: Sexual orientation and gender identity in Canadian comprehensive sexuality education - Healthy Debate

Comprehensive sexual education plays a vital role in equipping young people with knowledge about their bodies, identities, rights and relationships.

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November 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM

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From Miami to Mississauga: The Golden Girls and Ontario’s $1.1B homecare plan

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From Miami to Mississauga: The Golden Girls and Ontario’s $1.1B homecare plan - Healthy Debate

Whether in the fictional world of The Golden Girls or the real-life province of Ontario, the tension between independence and formal care is real.

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November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM

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Needle phobic? Nasal spray flu vaccine allays fear but has limited access in Canada

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Needle phobic? Nasal spray flu vaccine allays fear but has limited access in Canada - Healthy Debate

Canadians who avoid the flu shot because they fear needles have an alternative that won’t make them hold their breath until it’s over.

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November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM

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Canadian student abroad questions Ontario’s exclusionary residency rule

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Canadian student abroad questions Ontario’s exclusionary residency rule - Healthy Debate

The goal should not be to exclude, but to bring home every capable doctor who calls Canada home.

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November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM

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"Requiring individuals to fail a drug that was never intended or approved for their condition contradicts the core principles of patient-centred care."

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Fail-first drug rules defy logic, deny timely access for people with rare diseases - Healthy Debate

Despite the recent approval of targeted biologics that can significantly improve quality of life, Canadians living with Myasthenia Gravis continue to face unjust policy barriers.

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November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM

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Canadian student abroad questions Ontario’s exclusionary residency rule

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Canadian student abroad questions Ontario’s exclusionary residency rule - Healthy Debate

The goal should not be to exclude, but to bring home every capable doctor who calls Canada home.

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November 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM

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Canada needs a women’s health strategy: Lives depend on it

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Canada needs a women’s health strategy: Lives depend on it - Healthy Debate

The path forward to prioritizing women’s health and well-being must be laid by Canadians whose voices propel political, social and economic change around the world.

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November 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM

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The words we use: Why inclusive language in health care is about safety

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The words we use: Why inclusive language in health care is about safety - Healthy Debate

Inclusive language is a living practice. Let’s treat it that way – with care, intention and the humility to keep learning.

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November 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM

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Sleepless in Scrubs: The myth of the invincible doctor

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Sleepless in Scrubs: The myth of the invincible doctor - Healthy Debate

While trainees may joke about exhaustion, its impact is anything but humorous. Chronic fatigue in medical education is not just normalized but is also institutionalized.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM

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A roadmap for change: Building the health workforce Canadians deserve

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A roadmap for change: Building the health workforce Canadians deserve - Healthy Debate

A well-planned, integrated workforce can deliver access, improved outcomes and support our health professionals. It’s time to put the future in motion.

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November 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM

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Living with stage 4 lobular breast cancer: What I want you to know

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Living with stage 4 lobular breast cancer: What I want you to know - Healthy Debate

Lobular breast cancer is different. Vigilance matters. And stage 4 does not erase the possibility of hope or joy.

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November 5, 2025 at 1:52 AM

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Code Black and Blue: Nurses launch campaign against violence in the workplace
By Erin Ariss @ontarionurses.bsky.social

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