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- 6/14/2022
Researchers say alternative to methadone shows promise for those addicted to opioids
The new study shows it is possible to offer a more flexible treatment at home without reducing the chance of success. - 6/14/2022
What goes on behind your closed doors?
If yours is a larger pharmacy, you may very well offer public washrooms. While what goes on behind those closed doors may not be top of mind when providing healthcare services, you shouldn't turn your back on this important part of your pharmacy. - 6/14/2022
Limited evidence supports the role of cannabis in pain relief
A U.S. federally funded systematic evidence review of 3,000 studies (25 of which had scientifically valid evidence) found that just three products showed evidence providing pain relief. - 6/13/2022
FDA advisers consider Moderna's COVID shots for older kids
If the panel endorses the shot and the FDA agrees, it would become the second option for those children, joining Pfizer's vaccine. - 6/13/2022
Adapting to life with COVID-19: Lessons our own immune system can teach us about public health information
In immunology, the way a threat—such as a virus—is presented to the immune system matters as much as the threat itself. - 6/13/2022
Is whey the way to go with diabetes?
Whey supplement in the form of shots before meals improves glycemic control. - 6/13/2022
Alberta drops remaining COVID restrictions as it says new case numbers keep falling
The government announced the decision in a news release late Monday afternoon, saying it will move to Step 3 of its reopening plan at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. - 6/13/2022
Stay overnight
Instinct told Dr. Raj Waghmare to ask his recovering patient to stay overnight in the hospital—the next day his admission diagnosis surprised. - 6/13/2022
Is intermittent fasting actually good for weight loss? Here’s what the evidence says
To date, numerous studies have shown intermittent fasting is as good as counting calories when it comes to weight loss—including a recent study, which tracked participants for more than a year. - 6/13/2022
Federal government to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates: sources
The new rules are expected to come into effect on June 20, though two government sources close to the decision, who were granted anonymity to speak about matters they were not authorized to discuss publicly, say the rules for foreign nationals coming to Canada will not change.