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- 4/4/2022
Do people with diabetes benefit from low- and no-calorie sweetened beverages?
Canadian study finds some benefits but with some caveats. - 4/4/2022
7 key questions to ask yourself before making a big change
Resisting temptation to grow and being sensitive to the concept of taking on too much or taking on tasks that are less like the ones we already have in play bring opportunity and risk. The right growth sets up future success. The wrong growth stretches our elastic too thin. - 4/4/2022
Calgary researchers say there may be a link between fracking and premature births
Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, involves directional drilling and injecting large amounts of fluid into wells to extract oil and natural gas. - 4/4/2022
Thousands of Ontario students behind on vaccines usually administered in schools
In Toronto alone, an estimated 73,000 students in Grades 7 through 12 are behind by at least one dose in their Hepatitis B, Human Papilloma Virus and meningococcal vaccines. - 4/3/2022
Canadian jurisdictions looking to decriminalize small amounts of drugs to curb overdose deaths
Since January 2016, almost 25,000 people have died from opioid-related causes, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, which compiles the data from all provinces except Quebec. - 4/3/2022
It's time for new tools to boost uptake of third doses, child vaccination: experts
When first and second doses became available, Ontario—and Canada at large—was the envy of the world in how quickly the population got vaccinated. - 4/3/2022
EnsembleIQ appoints former Wall Street Journal executive, Craig Lowe, head of new enterprise member and subscription initiatives
EnsembleIQ is the company that runs the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice Plus Business. - 4/3/2022
Alberta Health Services CEO Dr. Verna Yiu leaves top job a year before contract ends
The AHS board says in a statement the departure of Dr. Verna Yiu takes effect Monday but has been in the works for a while. - 4/3/2022
Ford announces $21M funding to expand health services in Brampton hospitals
Ford says these funding commitments are part of his government's plan to invest more than $30 billion over the next 10 years to improve the province's healthcare infrastructure. - 4/3/2022
POLL: Are you ready to head back to in-person conferences and education?
Spring traditionally kicks off conference season for the pharmacy profession. This year, we note a range of in-person, virtual and hybrid pharmacy events planned across Canada. What's your current comfort level with live pharmacy education and conferences?