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- 5/26/2022
Cannabis use during pregnancy up 25% during the pandemic
Researchers caution its use is associated with numerous risks to mom and child. - 5/26/2022
How pharmacists can help patients manage celiac disease
As many as 300,000 Canadians could have CD; however, many remain undiagnosed. The disease can be difficult to diagnose since it can present with a variety of symptoms at any point in life. - 5/26/2022
LGBTQ stigma threatens to 'spread like a virus' in monkeypox response, say advocates
Health authorities are investigating more than two dozen confirmed monkeypox cases in Canada as part of an unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease that seldom spreads outside Africa. - 5/25/2022
The (pharmaceutical) funny pages: Dad jokes and more
If a dad joke gets told and a teenager doesn't roll their eyes, is it still a dad joke? Yes. Yes it is. - 5/25/2022
Significant numbers of marijuana users continue use during pregnancy mistakenly thinking it's safe
Exposure is associated with a variety of adverse outcomes. - 5/25/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Allison Tario: "Young leaders are not afraid to challenge the status quo."
Young leaders are not afraid to challenge the status quo and ask the question: “Could this be done differently?” Just because something has “always been done this way” doesn’t mean it is the best approach moving forward. - 5/25/2022
Quebec drops section of assisted death bill to ensure it gets adopted quickly
Health Minister Christian Dube told reporters today he is making the change to ensure the bill passes quickly through the legislature before the summer break and fall election. - 5/25/2022
Case report: A hot tub rash
A very recent case Dr. Robert Dickson saw in his walk-in clinic. - 5/25/2022
The (medical) funny pages: Gimme a break
Giggles for when you really, really, REALLY need vacation. - 5/25/2022
B.C. launches Canada's first lung cancer screening program for high risk residents
Screening will be available at 36 centres across all health authorities using existing CT scans for those who are between 55 and 74, currently smoking or have previously smoked, and have a smoking history of 20 years or more.