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- 3/15/2023
N.S. nursing regulator to speed up process to accept applicants from seven countries
The Nova Scotia College of Nursing says nurses of “good standing and good character” from the Philippines, India, Nigeria, the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand will only have to pass the entrance exam in order to start practising in the province. - 3/15/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Michael Demian: "A large part of what I currently do, I’d probably do for free."
I don’t define myself as a successful entrepreneur just yet and I think that is part of what drives me. I like to think of success as something that is really never fully achieved but always something you are striving for. This helps give me motivation and purpose. - 3/15/2023
Health Canada warns of two unauthorized children’s syrups popping up
The labelling indicates the syrups contain a prescription-only drug. - 3/15/2023
Fetus found in the brain of a one-year old child surgically removed
Fetus-in-fetu believed to occur in 1 in 500,000 live births. - 3/14/2023
Like flies to wanton boys
Whether omen or artistic muse, Dr. Gary Kinney explores the wonders of the common fly. - 3/14/2023
Want to take the CPhA's latest Mental Health and Workforce Wellness Survey?
Last year's survey found 72% of pharmacy professionals were considering leaving their job or the profession entirely. - 3/14/2023
Saskatchewan to provide $200,000 to family doctors in rural and northern areas
The program previously offered eligible doctors $47,000 over four years. - 3/14/2023
Poilievre says he would sue Big Pharma to fund drug treatment
Poilievre made the pledge during a stop in Metro Vancouver, a region of the country he has routinely criticized for its approach to the opioid crisis. - 3/14/2023
Meth related ER visits on the rise in Ontario, following western Canada trend: study
Researchers used health administrative data to review adult emergency department visits throughout Ontario between January 2003 and December 2020. - 3/14/2023
Can exercise reduce the likelihood of suicide attempts?
A new international meta-analysis says yes, but that same exercise appears to have little affect on suicidal ideation.