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- 1/18/2022
Unvaccinated military face 'steeper' challenge than airman who refused anthrax shot
Unvaccinated military members are in for a tougher fight than a retired airman who was disciplined for refusing an anthrax vaccine 20 years ago, his former lawyer warns. - 1/18/2022
Elliot says she'll ask CPSO to 'consider all options' to crack down on docs spreading COVID misinformation
Elliot said reports of doctors spreading misinformation are “extremely concerning.” - 1/18/2022
Health Canada safety review of drug used for rheumatoid arthritis finds heart and cancer risks
The review found there are risks especially for older patients, patients that are or used to smoke, or who have cardiovascular or cancer risk factors. - 1/18/2022
Top tips to prevent third-party pharmacy audits and clawbacks in your pharmacy
It is probably fair to say that at the moment people hear they are going to be audited they feel a certain amount of anxiety. This is certainly no different in the world of pharmacy with respect to the auditing of prescription drug plan claims. However, the stress caused by a potential or impending audit can be reduced tremendously by being proactive and prepared. - 1/18/2022
Case report: ‘I’m allergic to everything’
A somewhat whimsical case Dr. Robert Dickson has just seen in his clinic. - 1/18/2022
Paramedics who treated fatally wounded teen receive 18 months' conditional sentence
Prosecutors alleged that the pair approached Al-Hasnawi on the night of Dec. 2, 2017 with the "preconceived notion'' he had only a superficial injury from a BB or pellet gun. - 1/17/2022
B.C. nurses, doctors exhausted as next COVID-19 peak comes this week
Doctors of BC president Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh said it has been an overwhelming three years for her members. - 1/17/2022
Healthcare workers plagued with skin problems from PPE
Affects well-being and comfort, but Canadian dermatologists offer tips that can help. - 1/17/2022
Facing staff shortages, Quebec asks public sector workers to help in health system
The Quebec government is looking for public sector workers to temporarily fill more than 2,000 healthcare service aide positions, the Health Department said Monday. - 1/17/2022
'OK this is going to be messy': Canadian doctor helps deliver baby mid-flight
About an hour after taking off from Doha, Qatar, last month, Dr. Aisha Khatib said she was settling into her seat when she was roused by an announcement asking if there were any medical personnel on board.