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- 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. - 5/11/2023
Canadian doctors weigh up U.S. proposal for earlier mammograms
Regular mammography screening is currently recommended in both countries for women between the ages of 50 and 74. - 5/11/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Akil Dhirani: "Wanting to pay it forward is what continues to drive me."
The challenges from third party payors and governments are probably some of the biggest challenges we face as entrepreneurs. Pharmacy is a low-hanging fruit and whenever there are any budgetary cutbacks, we are easy pickings. It is definitely time for our profession to be proactive rather than reactive in order for us to thrive. - 5/11/2023
Women with mental disorders are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer
A Swedish population study shows there is a greater need for targeted screening programs. - 5/11/2023
Gen Z goes retro: Why the younger generation is ditching smartphones for ‘dumb phones’
Gen Z’s interest in flip phones is the latest in a series of obsessions young people are having with the aesthetic of the 1990s and 2000s. - 5/11/2023
Depression is a liar
Escaping this psychological monster won’t happen by trying to fulfill its insurmountable expectations; that will only cause additional torment.