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- 4/12/2022
Paxlovid key in COVID fight, but easy access is important: doctors
Those who might need the drug the most would do well to learn ahead of time how they might access it, the country's chief public health officer said this week. - 4/12/2022
Case report: A rash to refer
Dr. Robert Dickson found himself reminded recently of the importance of knowing the limits of one’s medical care. - 4/12/2022
Apply black belt basics and systems mastery to your pharmacy
As a young Sempei, or brown belt karate student, I went through the frustrating stage every brown belt goes through. At the two-year mark, I wanted to know when I would be nominated for black belt testing. - 4/12/2022
Health advocates call for publicly funded birth control in Nova Scotia
International research indicates barrier-free contraceptives are an inexpensive way to improve overall health and come with cost savings over the long term. - 4/12/2022
Endometriosis: How advocacy, awareness and algorithms could shorten the long wait for diagnosis and treatment
Despite its prevalence, those living with the disease often wait an average of 7.5 years between start of symptoms and diagnosis. - 4/12/2022
Target marketing and your pharmacy, Part 2
Convenience is usually one of the major factors in the success of your target marketing. All demographic groups like convenience, whether it’s ease of location access by vehicle or on foot, hours of operation or the efficiency of each in-store shopping experience and checkout. - 4/12/2022
POLL: How are people responding to 4th dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in your own community/pharmacy?
Canadian provinces and territories are now making 4th doses available. NACI recommends the booster dose for eligible at-risk patients over 70 years of age, however provincial eligibility varies and often includes those 60 years and older. - 4/12/2022
Ending appointments: A guide to the four-part closure statement
When I was in grad school, a professor spoke with us about how our society doesn’t end things well—we’d rather say “see you later” than “this is goodbye.” - 4/12/2022
U.K. investigating puzzling spike in liver disease in children
The usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis were not found in the cases, and scientists and doctors are considering other possible causes. - 4/12/2022
Horror movies
Child psychiatrist Dr. Gail Beck sees many youths overwhelmed by the Ukraine war and the other crises we face today. 'Real life is more frightening than what can be imagined,' one said.