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- 7/26/2022
Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba helps Indigenous, rural communities receive crucial mental health support
In a recent media release, CHFM said that when the COVID-19 virus first arrived in Manitoba in the spring of 2020, the uncertainty and lockdowns that followed led to more youth in Manitoba seeking mental health services. - 7/26/2022
My one-year-old patient overdosed on opioids
Canadians every day, including children, are overdosing on opioids. As Dr. Matthew Schurter points out, it’s high time we did more to stop an epidemic killing far too many. - 7/26/2022
Pharmacists profit from the growing skincare category
Skin health restoration is an emerging area of pharmacy practice pharmacists can be trained in as patient demand for specialized and accessible anti-aging skincare service is a big market trend. A pharmacist-led skincare consultation service in your pharmacy can improve the skin health of your patients and also your bottom line. - 7/25/2022
Activists say Canada's response to HIV, AIDS has stalled, call for more funding
Ken Monteith, executive director of a network of AIDS organizations in Quebec called COCQ-SIDA, says Canada is not on track to meet global targets regarding the sexual health of people living with HIV. - 7/25/2022
Canadian doctors urge vaccination after first U.S. case of polio in a decade
The polio vaccine is part of children's standard set of shots, but some parents are opting not to vaccinate their kids and the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed vaccination for others. - 7/25/2022
'Horrible and redundant process': Pediatrician decries how inefficient applying to be a locum in BC can be
Dr. Alexandra Dionisopoulos ended up cutting her locum period in half and isn't sure she'll ever want to come back to work in B.C. after the massive hassle getting a license turned out to be. - 7/25/2022
POLL: How big a role has Paxlovid played in your efforts to fight COVID as a pharmacist?
Medical experts say that not enough Canadian COVID-19 patients eligible for treatment with Paxlovid are receiving the medication. What's your experience so far? - 7/25/2022
Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, but officials concerned by rises elsewhere
Dr. Genevieve Bergeron of Montreal public health says that while the situation in the city has stabilized in recent weeks, she fears the busy tourist and travel season could compromise efforts to contain the disease. - 7/25/2022
A link established between acne and omega-3s
Findings from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Symposium. - 7/25/2022
We need more privatization to save our crumbling health system
A BC court decision may have ruled against Dr. Brian Day and others, but as Dr. Charles Shaver argues, this doesn’t change the fact our healthcare system still needs a major overhaul. - 7/25/2022
Mask up or face the consequences
Dr. Noorali Bharwani speaks to the effectiveness of good-quality masks, even with boosters. - 7/24/2022
Nursing students backstop Toronto ER in 'tight situation,' union concerned
The UHN said last week that it was in a "very tight situation for staffing over the weekend'' and an ER was supported by staff across different units, including medical residents, personal support workers and nursing students.