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- 2/21/2023
Psoriatic arthritis: an encouraging new treatment option
Two studies show bimekizumab is effective in treating this complex form of inflammatory arthritis. - 2/21/2023
Celebrating 2022 Technician Innovation Pharmacy Practice + Business Award winner
The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners. - 2/21/2023
Andrew Schonbe wins for Business Innovation at Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards
The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners. - 2/21/2023
In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move arms
Nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. alone suffer a stroke each year. Even after months of rehabilitation, well over half are left with permanently impaired arm and hand function that can range from muscle weakness to paralysis. - 2/21/2023
Amazon closes US$3.9B buyout of health company One Medical
The two companies said Wednesday membership to the service will be available to new U.S. customers for US$144—a 28% discount—for the first year. - 2/21/2023
Doctors, patient advocates hope simulation ‘suit’ will raise heart failure awareness
Marc Bains was an active 23-year-old when he got what he thought was the flu or bronchitis. He couldn’t climb the stairs without getting out of breath. When he finally made it up to his bed, he couldn’t lie down flat without coughing. - 2/20/2023
Ontario tables health reform bill to expand private clinic procedures
Health Minister Sylvia Jones said the legislation will enable the province to designate “expert organizations” to inspect the clinics, but the province hasn’t decided on those organizations yet. - 2/20/2023
Physician surgical assistants are an essential component in the success of many surgeries
Dr. Martha Riesberry challenges the misconception that physician surgical assistants simply follow surgeon’s orders, rather they serve as a second set of hands and eyes to improve patient outcomes. - 2/20/2023
Quebec's Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup ready to welcome pharmacy techs
With updated equipment and two new practice labs, techs get quality training. - 2/20/2023
Has B.C.’s fledgling team-based care initiative been preempted by the urgent need to attach patients?
Some B.C. doctors say the province’s Primary Care Networks are under-resourced and not as good as those in Alberta.