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- 8/4/2021
5 ways climate-driven ocean change can threaten human health
Ocean waters are now warmer, more acidic and hold less oxygen. - 8/4/2021
Doctors without vaccines
After writing an opinion item for the Medical Post recently called "Should we fire anti-vaxxer patients?" that showed quite a range of opinions from physicians about COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Jabir Jassam returns to this topic to understand his colleagues’ opinions regarding the vaccines. - 8/4/2021
Household products increase the risk of asthma
Products commonly used in the home should carry a warning that they increase the risk of asthma, according to a meta-analysis conducted by the University of Exeter. - 8/4/2021
Biologics and targeted therapy for severe refractory asthma
According to Asthma Canada, 3.8-million Canadians suffer from this chronic inflammatory condition and estimates 250,000 have severe asthma. Asthma has entered the era of personalized medicine with therapies that target specific inflammatory pathways in people with severe disease who don’t respond to normal inhaler therapy. - 8/4/2021
Pharmacy Leader Lindsay Mildenberger: "My favourite part of pharmacy is watching passion ignite in fellow pharmacy colleagues."
Healthcare is in constant change and the pace of change in pharmacy seems to be accelerating. As we continue to advocate for additions to our scope of practice, it is important to ensure that we are embracing all the opportunities that come our way. - 8/3/2021
Dr. Deena Hinshaw apologizes for causing 'confusion, fear or anger' on COVID-19
In Alberta, close contacts of people who test positive for COVID-19 are no longer being notified by contact tracers, nor are they required to isolate. - 8/3/2021
Easing the burden—how pharmacists are supporting a depleted healthcare system at the cost of their own wellness
The recovery of the greatest global health pandemic of our time has been made possible by countless professionals. We celebrate and honour each and every person who has contributed to solutions. Front line medical professionals have been rightfully lauded. And in this most deserved recognition, there is one group that seems to be overlooked, the pharmacist. - 8/3/2021
Spray, don’t delay! conversations around naloxone in practice
There is a marked need for pharmacy awareness campaigns to address the stigma around opioid use and naloxone, and for health care professionals to close this gap through comprehensive patient education. - 8/3/2021
“I like what she said…!”
Throughout the Women in Leadership series, in collaboration with PharmacyU, we continue to highlight every week an amazing woman leader in pharmacy. Each leader featured has an inspiring message. Below are my preferred quotes that I liked from each of their interviews.