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- 3/30/2022
A glimpse of remote living with Parkinson's draws viewers to unlikely TikTok star
Then the 54-year-old signs in on TikTok to check the analytics of his latest videos and touch base with a global community of online friends, many of whom, like him, have Parkinson's disease. - 3/30/2022
Most at-risk women for preeclampsia not given recommended prevention
Pregnant women with diabetes, obesity less likely than chronic hypertensives to get needed treatment. - 3/30/2022
EnsembleIQ recognized for outstanding company culture
EnsembleIQ, the corporate owner of the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice Plus Business, has been recognized for its company culture and leadership. - 3/30/2022
The future of pharmacy is in good hands…
One of the things I love about this 2022 series is the reassurance that the future of pharmacy is indeed in good hands. Throughout the series, we highlight every week an amazing young leader in pharmacy from across Canada and around the world. Each leader has an inspiring message. Below are my preferred quotes that I liked from each of their interviews. - 3/30/2022
Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome
An international team described the first-ever sequencing of a complete human genome—the set of instructions to build and sustain a human being—in research published Thursday in the journal Science. - 3/29/2022
Intranasal vaccines and COVID-19
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have just completed a big study on the use of intranasal vaccines for COVID-19. These aren’t just any vaccine; they are a novel way to stimulate both local (mucosal) immunity as well as systemic immunity, and this could change the way we approach not only future COVID-19 vaccines, but also other vaccines such as Influenza, RSV, and even Cystic Fibrosis. - 3/29/2022
How healthcare can respond to the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences
It has been over 30 years since hip-hop superstar Tupac Shakur first told the story of 12-year-old Brenda, a sexually abused and exploited preteen mother. - 3/29/2022
Treating pets for cancer can revolutionize care for humans
There are several other medical conditions that show a similarity of causes between humans and companion animals, such as osteoarthritis of the knee and hip and some psychiatric conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder. - 3/29/2022
Manitoba boosting efforts for more orthopedic surgeries to clear backlog
Health Minister Audrey Gordon said she expects the additions will be in place by the end of the year and will allow up to 1,000 more surgeries annually. - 3/29/2022
Nurses: Guilty verdict for dosing mistake could cost lives
Just Culture has been widely adopted in hospitals since a 1999 report by the National Academy of Medicine estimated at least 98,000 people may die each year due to medical errors.