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- 10/27/2021
Pharmacy U presenter Mike Boivin: How to practise what you learn at pharmacy conferences
All pharmacists have a responsibility to continue their professional development. Every year, thousands attend pharmacy conferences and hundreds challenge certification exams such as the certified diabetes educator. Although this education can improve their knowledge on a wide variety of topics, for it to be truly effective, it must be put into practice. - 10/27/2021
Cheap antidepressant fluvoxamine shows promise treating early COVID-19: study
Researchers tested the pill used for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder because it was known to reduce inflammation and looked promising in smaller studies. - 10/27/2021
New information raises questions about existence of brain syndrome in New Brunswick
Dorothy Shephard told a news conference in Fredericton that an epidemiological study has found no known food, behaviour or environmental exposure that could have caused the symptoms of a mystery brain syndrome. - 10/27/2021
Manitoba extends third dose vaccine coverage, sees wide public sector uptake
The province is now recommending booster shots for residents of seniors homes and other congregate living centres for the elderly. - 10/26/2021
'Black list' of family doctors: Legault accused of interference
Quebec's opposing party is accusing premier François Legault of "interference" after he said Tuesday that he had in hand a blacklist of family doctors who don't work enough for his liking. - 10/26/2021
NLMA setting 'drop dead' date for members to vote on current deal with province after walking away from negotiations
Recently, the association walked away from the negotiating table with the province after 10 months of talks. - 10/26/2021
The psychological harassment of FPs by government
With the Quebec government looking like it is about to crackdown on family doctors it says don't serve enough patients, Dr. Vincent Demers argues his government at least is engaging in psychological harassment. - 10/26/2021
New Brunswick Medical Society reaches tentative physician services master agreement with province
The last such agreement expired March 31, 2020.