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- 6/7/2021
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts
U.S. government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings. - 6/7/2021
Doctor demands apology from N.B. premier after COVID-19-related charge dropped
A doctor who faced a barrage of hate and racism after being accused of violating COVID-19 measures in New Brunswick is asking the premier to apologize after a charge was dropped Friday. - 6/7/2021
I hate pandemic healthcare
I don’t think many of us when we first started providing healthcare this way over a year ago thought it would last this long. I miss…. so many things as I provide care to patients either by phone or masked-up in the clinic. - 6/6/2021
As an Indigenous doctor, I see the legacy of residential schools and ongoing racism in today's healthcare
The legacy of residential schools is not just in the intergenerational trauma and impacts on Indigenous families and communities—it is also in the healthcare system. - 6/3/2021
Pharmacists can be key supports in the opioid crisis
Canada is experiencing a disturbing surge in opioid-related deaths during the pandemic. Pharmacists are often among the first to experience their patients’ health problems. - 6/3/2021
ICYMI: Q&A with Rita Winn, new chair of Neighbourhood Pharmacies
Expanding the profile of Lovell Drugs is one of the achievements of which Rita Winn is proudest. Through her dedication and the work of the entire team, Lovell has become a well-run company committed to its employees, patients and the profession of pharmacy. - 6/3/2021
Across Canada, pharmacies amp up vaccinations in race against Delta variant
Provinces acted quickly on NACI's recommendations about mixing and matching doses. All provinces are offering a choice, meaning that pharmacists will be fielding many questions. - 6/3/2021
Quiz: Test your 'weekend warrior' injury IQ
“Weekend warriors” engage in demanding sporting activities on weekends despite minimal physical activity during the week— and frequently end up in physicians’ offices with injuries. - 6/3/2021
New PharmD grads kick off careers with award-winning tech venture
“I had been researching to see which (vaccine booking systems) would be best for us, and when we got the offer to be part of the pilot for this new software, I said ‘OK.’” - 6/3/2021
University of Ottawa to open first French-language pharmacy program outside Quebec
"Language is at the heart of the beneficial communication, and training French-speaking pharmacists is central for minority communities.” - 6/3/2021
Medical associations urge health ministers to pursue national licensure
The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada sent a letter to provincial and territorial health ministers advocating for national licensure for Canadian physicians. Eleven other medical associations signed the letter.