ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 8/4/2021
Controversial Alzheimer’s drug highlights concerns about Health Canada approval process
I see people suffering from dementia almost every day when I’m working in the emergency department in downtown Toronto, and I’ve watched friends stripped of their lives by this disease. - 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. - 8/3/2021
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
Head of UN health agency seeks vaccine booster moratorium
WHO has repeatedly called for rich countries to do more to help improve access to vaccines in the developing world. - 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. - 8/3/2021
Video: Five rules for physicians to follow on social media to avoid spreading misinformation
Guidelines from a physician who used social media during COVID-19 to disseminate information about the pandemic. - 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
Video: Four reasons for physicians to use social media
Dr. Jennifer Kwan shares her reasons why social media can be a useful tool for physicians.