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- 11/9/2022
Dr. Tam warns of flu upswing, new COVID-19 variants as viral triple threat continues
Although a recent surge of COVID-19 cases seem to have “plateaued,'' Dr. Tam says emerging Omicron variants BQ.1.1 and BF.7 are on the rise. - 11/9/2022
Alberta premier consulting with Trump adviser may affect health system, NDP warns
Notley's NDP is calling for Smith to revoke the invitation to Dr. Alexander and reveal the names of the medical people Smith says are now advising her on public health policy. - 11/9/2022
POLL: Is Twitter over as a health info tool?
Recently, things on the social media platform have gotten even more chaotic than usual. - 11/8/2022
5 top ways to get your patients to step up for a flu shot
Ever get tired of hearing people say they don’t want the flu shot because it made them sick? Or people who say they’re really healthy so they don’t need it, or it doesn’t work anyway so why bother? These are just a few of the things pharmacists will hear from their patients over the coming months. - 11/8/2022
Nurses urge health ministers to 'take the money and work with it'
Leaders of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions and the Canadian Nurses Association met Tuesday with health ministers gathered in Vancouver. - 11/8/2022
Ontario docs advise masks, vaccine catch up ahead of anticipated tough viral season
Physicians at a news conference hosted by the Ontario Medical Association said Wednesday that influenza arrived early in the province and more than half of Canadian cases of the illness so far have been in children and teenagers. - 11/8/2022
Prescribe this Rx for customer success
The customer’s experience is the greatest determinant of success in any business. Customer experience and loyalty are harmonious, and nothing differentiates one pharmacy retailer from another more than the ability to engage customers and build relationships with patients. - 11/8/2022
Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in study
The study tested a widely used mindfulness program that includes 2 1/2 hours of classes weekly and 45 minutes of daily practice at home. - 11/8/2022
Why some like it hot: The science of spiciness
The research on chilli peppers and spiciness represents an outstanding example of multidisciplinary science. - 11/8/2022
New treatment approved for CKD associated with type 2 diabetes
Health Canada approves adjunct treatment for chronic kidney disease based on two trial results.