ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 7/4/2023
Provinces falling short of national long-term care standards: report
The institute’s report found that only 25 of the 117 criteria laid out in the national standards could be found in the policies of all provinces and territories, as of December 2022. - 7/4/2023
Ottawa urged to look into best before date system in bid to reduce grocery waste
Experts say all they indicate is when a product is past its peak freshness. - 7/4/2023
Expansion, upgrade project valued at $366.5M starts at Williams Lake hospital
Adrian Dix says the $366.5-million construction project now starting at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake will increase the hospital’s capacity and provide a modern working environment. - 7/4/2023
Opinion: Canada’s misguided changes to drug regulation could fast-track unproven medications and divert funds from other health needs
The Canadian government is proposing a new ‘Agile Licensing’ framework to expedite pre-market regulation of pharmaceuticals. - 7/3/2023
Ontario pharmacists to gain prescribing powers for six fresh minor ailments
New ailments are set to be added to the roster in October. - 7/3/2023
Doctors share some of their prescriptions that don’t come in a bottle
Some prescriptions go beyond pharmacology. We asked doctors how they advise patients when pills aren't all that's involved. - 7/3/2023
Morning after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses post Roe
Need Plan B? Tap your credit card and enter B6. - 7/3/2023
‘A life saving tool’: More people carrying naloxone to help strangers on the street
Kym Porter has been carrying a naloxone kit in her purse since her son died of an overdose more than six years ago. - 7/3/2023
Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelic
Beginning Saturday, Australian physicians can prescribe doses of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for PTSD. - 6/29/2023
How I was admitted to medical school
A personal narrative of how Dr. Julie Strong’s enthusiasm for chemistry played a significant role in their admission to medical school.