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- 5/15/2023
Can Vitamin D prevent dementia?
Protecting the brain from dementia is an important concern for many individuals, especially as they age. While there is currently no known cure for dementia, there are steps that can be taken to help reduce the risk of developing this debilitating condition, and though Vitamin D may be part of the picture, it certainly isn’t the whole picture. - 5/15/2023
B.C. to refer some cancer patients to Washington to cut radiation therapy wait
The health minister said the arrangement is temporary and aimed at getting people the care they need, sooner, as the province works to expand its own cancer care services. - 5/14/2023
Have you found your niche?
With pharmacists taking on more expanded scope, it's time for us pharmacy techs to let our skills shine. - 5/14/2023
UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health beds
Danielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it’s re-elected May 29. - 5/14/2023
Alberta NDP raises concerns about ERs, primary care funding in rural hospitals
A group of Alberta doctors wrote a letter to their local paper, saying rural primary care has been inadequately funded in recent years. - 5/14/2023
New Brunswick launches funding for pharmacists to assess and prescribe for 7 ailments
Health Minister Bruce Fitch says the funding initiative builds on government efforts to expand the role of pharmacists. - 5/14/2023
7 tips that show how crucial social connection is to physical and mental well-being
A recent report warned of the considerable adverse effects of loneliness and social isolation—comparing it to other leading risk factors for premature death such as smoking, obesity, elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol. - 5/14/2023
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed?
Dr. Malvinder Parmar finds evidence that one side of the bed is healthier than the other. - 5/14/2023
Shortage of physicians leads to closure of intensive care unit at P.E.I. hospital
Dr. Michael Gardam says Prince County Hospital has instead opened a progressive care unit for patients but adds that it cannot provide intensive care-level services. - 5/14/2023
New menopause drug for hot flashes gets U.S. FDA approval
The once-a-day pill from Astellas Pharma treats moderate-to-severe symptoms, including sweating, flushing and chills.