White Paper: Regulatory Proposal for Cannabis Health Products and Medical Access
White paper examining proposed regulatory changes to the Cannabis Act and how they would affect therapeutic and medical cannabis options.
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Medical Writing & Editing
Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide for Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
On spec outline of a clinical trial investigating the efficacy of semaglutide medication for type 2 diabetes.
Case Study: Diabetic Ketoacidosis with Polytrauma in a 38-Year-Όld Woman
On spec case study of a critical care patient presenting with DKA in the ER.
Healthcare Reporting
Everything You Need To Know About Ozempic - Chatelaine
It wouldn’t be an understatement to call 2024 the Year of Ozempic. Semaglutide medications by Novo Nordisk—sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus—have dominated the news cycle. Celebrities from Whoopi Goldberg to the Osbournes have sung semaglutide’s praises, while gossip rags have made a mission of identifying who is on the drug.
Why Is There Still So Much Stigma Around Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes isn’t a lifestyle disease, and no, we didn’t do it to ourselves. Here’s everything you need to know about the condition.
Can Cannabis Help Ease Menopause Symptoms?
Pot isn’t a panacea for those struggling with menopause. But it just might help with its most troublesome symptoms.
The Future of Medicine Lies in Valuable Patient Data
Data is invaluable in helping industry professionals become more efficient and productive, the medical cannabis industry is no exception.
How to get medical cannabis in Canada (from a licensed doctor)
Medical cannabis in Canada has been legal since 2001, long before an adult-use retail market came to be. But more than two decades later, there are still many misconceptions and questions about it. The Cannabis Act came into force on October 17, 2018. Since that date, new regulations have replaced the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR).
Where to purchase medical cannabis in Canada
Medical cannabis has been legally available to Canadian patients since 2001, and more broadly through licensed retailers since 2013, but that doesn’t necessarily mean navigating the system is easy. Unlike other prescription drugs, medical cannabis isn’t prescribed at all and you can’t pick it up at the pharmacy. Rather, its use is authorized by a doctor—and not necessarily your doctor either, since many GPs are still hesitant to advise on cannabis for therapeutic uses.
Weed at work: What medical cannabis patients need to know
Medical patients in Canada have been accessing cannabis products for over a decade, but new laws allowing adult use (aka, consuming cannabis for non-medical reasons), have prompted employers to add cannabis clauses to their workplace impairment policies, typically prohibiting use at work.
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Strainprint™ Technologies Ltd., Gynica & Lumir Lab Looking for Participants for Medical Cannabis Research
Strainprint™ Technologies Ltd. is ready to launch the next stage of the much-anticipated clinical trial with Israeli-based research group Gynica to develop a product formulation to treat endometriosis and its symptoms.
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Cannabis and PTSD: Holistic Healing For Survivors Of Sexual Violence
Survivors of sexual assault are more likely to
develop PTSD than veterans from war-based combat. Yet despite the prevalence of the disorder, conventional treatments are not always effective and often come with negative side effects.
develop PTSD than veterans from war-based combat. Yet despite the prevalence of the disorder, conventional treatments are not always effective and often come with negative side effects.
About Me
I am a freelance medical writer and editor, developing clinical content and healthcare communication materials, ensuring evidence-based information aligns with best practices and compliance standards.
I am also a healthcare journalist, using storytelling and science-based data to destigmatize disability. My bylines include the National Post, Chatelaine, Business Insider, Yahoo Lifestyle, Leafly, Vancouver Sun, and Ottawa Citizen.