ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/19/2021
NAPRA publishes standards for CQI and medication incident reporting
The Saskatchewan Minister of Health has approved regulatory bylaw amendments to authorize an extended intern category for pharmacy technicians. - 9/19/2021
"Waning immunity?" Immunologists say term leads to false understanding of COVID-19 vaccines
While antibodies—proteins created after infection or vaccination that help prevent future invasions from the pathogen—do level off over time, experts say that's supposed to happen. - 9/19/2021
B.C. reports on tech results of Practice Review Program
During the fiscal year, compliance officers reviewed 77 community pharmacy and 200 hospital pharmacy technicians. - 9/19/2021
The art of failure
Dr. Jabir Jassam recalls when he had to negotiate something with his father once and though Dr. Jassam thought he was an expert in the 'art of negotiation,' it didn't go well. Now, one wonders, what other organizations aren't as good at it as they think they are? - 9/19/2021
Alberta tech plays key role in COVID-19 vaccination clinics
“Having pharmacy staff contribute to vaccination efforts through the implementation of preparation stations in a clinic setting is unprecedented territory, so we’ve had to be flexible in our approach.” - 9/19/2021
Helping patients get their 'Zzzs'
- 9/16/2021
What should be done about protestors at hospitals across the country?
Dr. Hussein Kanji says the drop in morale was palpable inside Vancouver General Hospital as demonstrators protested COVID-19 public health measures outside its doors Sept. 13. - 9/16/2021
Ivermectin—whether formulated for humans or horses—is not a treatment for COVID-19
As a physician and COVID-19 genetics researcher, I am concerned. No substance we consume, whether one of these medications or a nutritional supplement, lacks risk.