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- 11/24/2022
Canadian pediatricians ditch toddler screen time limits in new guidance
New guidance still urges no screens at all for kids younger than age two, except to video-chat with others, such as grandparents. - 11/24/2022
Quebec study confirms practice of forced sterilizations of Indigenous women
The study, out of Universite du Quebec en Abitibi-Temiscamingue, says it's the first of its kind to document the forced sterilization of First Nations and Inuit women in the province. - 11/24/2022
'Faster care': Online tool aims to cut emergency room wait times in Winnipeg
Some physicians with the health authority say the new tool won't solve longer wait times in hospitals, but it may help people with less urgent needs receive care more quickly. - 11/24/2022
The (medical) funny pages: Don't bring a raccoon to the ER, please
Your weekly dose of giggles! - 11/23/2022
New pediatric guidelines for toddler screen use stresses quality instead of quantity
No screens at all for kids younger than age two, says Canadian Paediatric Society. - 11/23/2022
China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record
Lockdowns including in a city where factory workers clashed this week with police. - 11/23/2022
France lawmakers adopt enshrining abortion in constitution
Over 80% of the French population supports the right to abortion. - 11/23/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Alina Rashid: "As pharmacists we are uniquely positioned to work in a diverse range of settings."
As pharmacists we are uniquely positioned to work in a diverse range of settings – community pharmacy, hospital, government, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and beyond. Be open to new experiences and new challenges – you grow when you are uncomfortable. - 11/23/2022
Is cannabis worse for the lungs than tobacco?
A uOttawa study found cannabis smokers saw higher rates of several different lung problems than those who smoke cigarettes alone. - 11/23/2022
Tech Talk for technicians - November 2022
A table of contents for the November 2022 Tech Talk newsletter, written specifically for pharmacy technicians. - 11/22/2022
Ontario asks family clinics to work nights, weekends to help overwhelmed hospitals
In a government memo obtained by The Canadian Press, the Ministry of Health asks family clinics to offer extended hours until further notice.