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- 4/16/2017
Reminder calls from pharmacists improve adherence, study shows
Reminder calls from pharmacists do work in getting late-to-refill seniors back on their meds, shows a new study conducted by Walgreens. - 4/16/2017
Why are transitions so difficult?
- 4/12/2017
ER doctor and team awarded $2.5 million for developing Star Trek-inspired diagnostic device
The Philadelphia group beat out 312 other teams with their 'tricorder' which can apparently diagnose 34 conditions - 4/12/2017
Mandatory public reporting of drug shortages and discontinuations now in effect
New searchable Drug Shortages Canada website now operational - 4/12/2017
Manitoba implements pharmacy technician final check application
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba recently developed a “Pharmacy Technician Final Check Application” for use in both community and hospital pharmacy. - 4/12/2017
Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw launch Healthwatch for Business
Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw Companies have taken a big step into the world of private drug plans with the unveiling of their Healthwatch for Business drug formulary, which promises to reduce employers’ (plan sponsors’) costs by five to 10 per cent. - 4/12/2017
Marathons may interfere with emergency care
Researchers find increased MI and cardiac arrest mortality in non-participants - 4/12/2017
Australia ponders revalidation amid trend toward later retirement
Around 1,700 working physicians in the country are age 75 or older - 4/11/2017
Doctor who lost licence because of a romantic relationship with former patient appealing decision
The licence revocation won't take effect until a decision has been reached on the appeal