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- 7/27/2022
Obesity and hypertension: a dangerous association for pregnancy
Study shows higher risk of severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality for those overweight or obese. - 7/27/2022
As Ontario ERs buckle, nurse groups want international applicants' licenses expedited
A 2020 report found that 14,633 internationally educated nurses were actively pursuing a license through the Ontario College of Nurses. - 7/27/2022
More physicians are quitting. What is going on?
Dr. Jabir Jassam says it seems like FPs are quitting now more than any time. Why? Well, family doctors are quitting because they ‘can’t take it anymore.' - 7/27/2022
Study casts more doubt on use of high dose vitamin D pills
Taking high doses of 'the sunshine vitamin' doesn't reduce the risk of broken bones in generally healthy older Americans, researchers reported. - 7/27/2022
Montreal says vaccine—not limiting sexual partners—best way to fight monkeypox
City public health director Dr. Mylene Drouin says vaccination against the disease remains the best strategy to reduce transmission in the city's LGBTQ community. - 7/27/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Mary Adegboyega: "I have definitely become more versatile and open to diversity."
Health and innovation are my main driving forces. The more our world evolves, the more we can do to advance and improve how we deliver healthcare. I am always curious about what we can do if we could be more innovative when it comes to healthcare. - 7/26/2022
Alberta launches new rural mental health initiative
The service will provide more affordable options to Albertans struggling to access counselling services, and opens more options to those in smaller areas. - 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. - 7/26/2022
Canada's top doc encourages safe sex, fewer partners to prevent spread of monkeypox
The World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency of international concern over the weekend.