This is why many of us stopped recommending polysporin. Over-the-counter ointments are ‘poison ivy in a tube’ for some, dermatologists warn healthydebate.ca/2022/12/topic/… via Healthy Debate

Amanda Selk Healthy Debate Thank you for reading and sharing! The article is also available in French: lactualite.com/sante-et-scien…

Millions of parents have paid to bank blood from their infants’ umbilical cords. But storage companies have misled them about the cells’ promise. nyti.ms/463H3D7

The marketing for cord blood banks often misleading & tremendously exploitive. Our study: An analysis of private umbilical cord blood banking link.springer.com/article/10.100… Good piece: What Parents Should Know About Cord Blood Banking nytimes.com/2024/07/15/hea… by Sarah Kliff

Today was craziest flooding I ever remember in Toronto. Quite the day

Beloved Toronto community hockey legend Eric Anweiler passes away #NHL #LeafsForever hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toron…

So sad to hear this. Eric was so important to the north Toronto community. A smiling face and great guy at north Toronto arena for more than 30 years. Such a Great guy. We will miss him. #toronto NT Hockey - North Toronto Hockey @hockey #skating

A gynaecologist that doesn’t 👀 at the vulva during a check up! ?? I really don’t understand why doctors especially gynaecologists don’t examine their patients when have vulval symptoms or even already have a lichen sclerosus diagnosis! I hear this to much in our support group!

📣 A new WCH study reveals that bilateral #Mastectomy does not reduce 20-Year #BreastCancer mortality risk  The study, led by WCH scientist Vasily Giannakeas (Vasily Giannakeas), is published in JAMA Oncology Learn more ➡️ loom.ly/6NAJ514 #WCHResearch #CancerResearch #Oncology #BCSM

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My wonderful colleagues University of British Columbia are looking for another gynecologist to join them at centre for vulvar health careers-vch.icims.com/jobs/130655/gy…

New research asking the public if we are we ready for human papillomavirus testing? It's too bad Ontario is not planning on having HPV self screening when they launch their HPV based screening program next year. It's such a great option. Praniya Elangainesan cfp.ca/content/70/7-8…

Those of you who been using Twitter/X for a long time - do you still find it fun/interesting? It’s changed a lot the past few years and I find it much harder to be engaged—hence I’m posting much less. It’s my least favourite social media platform now. Maybe I’m old 😂…or not…

Next event for Canadian colposcopists. Webinar Sept 4 on hidradenitis. It’s free. Sign up at colposcopycanada.org/event-5794621 The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada

Taking time to recharge is essential. 📚☀️ Just spent a day relaxing with some great second-hand books and soaking up the sun. Resting and reading—perfect combo to reset and refocus. #SelfCare #Recharge #WeekendVibes

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Balancing the roles of clinician, academic, and parent isn’t easy, but effective stress management is key. From leaning on loved ones to prioritizing exercise and personal hobbies, here are my top strategies for staying grounded. linkedin.com/posts/amanda-s…

Hey Streets of Toronto I will invite you to my next 10-hour #endometriosis surgery where I try to salvage all my patient's pelvic organs by delicately excising this horrible disease through a minimally invasive approach I reckon my colleagues in GYN ONC and urogyn feel the same

In the beautiful city of Ljubljana, Slovenia for #issvd2024 - the most important and best meeting I attend. Super fun and super busy. Great day 1.

Honored to present at the @issvd World Congress in Ljubljana! Proud of my current and former fellows presenting cutting-edge research—Canada's patients are in great hands! #ISSVD2024 #VulvovaginalDisease #MedicalEducation U of T Ob-Gyn