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- 11/30/2021
FDA panel backs first of a kind COVID-19 pill from Merck
A Food and Drug Administration panel voted 13-10 that the drug's benefits outweigh its risks, including potential birth defects if used during pregnancy. - 11/30/2021
Case of eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder adjourned to January
Dr. Brian Nadler is accused of killing 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital earlier this year. - 11/30/2021
Omicron update: Several Canadian provinces see identify cases
Canada's first two cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant of concern were confirmed Sunday in Ottawa. - 11/30/2021
Women, health, and women’s health in my pharmacy
Hormone therapy has been used to relieve symptoms of menopause for the past 70 years. We know it can dramatically improve quality of life in women suffering from symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. - 11/29/2021
Fear and silence
Dr. Mary Fernando says: A little while ago, I was asked by a reporter to speak about the escalating threats against doctors on Twitter. - 11/29/2021
All travellers arriving by air, except from U.S., must now test at airport
The new measures come as public health officials around the world warn of the potentially dangerous new Omicron variant of COVID-19. - 11/29/2021
Three pharmacy robberies in one night in Mississauga, Ont., police unsure of connection
All three incidents involved multiple suspects in their 20s wearing masks. - 11/29/2021
Alberta pharmacists: Nominate a peer for an APEX award!
The APEX award is given by the Alberta Pharmacists' Association. - 11/29/2021
New Brunswick strategizing on plan to combat violence in healthcare workplaces
The province will work with the Department of Health, regional health authorities and Extra-Mural/Ambulance New Brunswickp on the strategy. - 11/29/2021
South African envoy calls on Canada to support waiver on COVID-19 vaccines
Numerous experts have long predicted that new variants would emerge in less developed countries if the pace of vaccinating their citizens lags behind richer countries. - 11/29/2021
More than $1B needed to clear surgical backlogs: Canadian Medical Association
Health systems lost an average of 118 days of procedure time for hip replacements on the high end of the spectrum, and an average of 46 days for breast cancer surgery on the low end. - 11/29/2021
Should you invest in segregated funds?
Physician finance expert Dr. Matt Poyner uses some case studies to make the argument that segregated funds are generally not in your best interests.