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- 11/27/2023
If Liberals need more time on pharmacare, NDP says it will demand ‘more results’
NDP spokesperson Alana Cahill says her party was ‘very clear’ that the Liberals’ first draft of a pharmacare bill ‘missed the mark’ and didn’t guarantee coverage for everyone. - 11/27/2023
Case report: Rashes in pregnancy
A recent case at my clinic involved a pregnant patient with a dermatitis I'd never seen before. - 11/27/2023
Growing number of homeless people turning to ERs for shelter and warmth, study says
‘When we have high levels of homelessness and not enough shelter beds for people . . . the emergency department is the shelter of last resort. It’s the warming centre of last resort.’ - 11/27/2023
Registered nurses in Ontario excited about power to prescribe
According to data from the College of Nurses of Ontario, there has been a jump in the number of newly registered internationally educated nurses, more than tripling from 1,609 in 2020 to 5,125 in 2022. - 11/26/2023
We can work it out: Things to consider before letting an employee go
Differentiating a difficult employee from an employee with difficulties is among the skills needed to develop and retain a strong workforce - 11/26/2023
China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
A recent surge in respiratory illnesses across China has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization. - 11/24/2023
OTC counselling tool: Diphenhydramine for sleep
We’re pleased to present a new series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo. - 11/23/2023
Long COVID in kids: What do we know so far?
Kids can experience similar symptoms to adults suffering from long-COVID—but they often manifest differently in children. - 11/23/2023
QUIZ: Brush up on bipolar disorder
‘Manic depression is a frustrating mess,’ sang Jimi Hendrix. Thankfully, there are many treatment options. Test your knowledge of bipolar disorder and its management here. - 11/23/2023
People are getting far more plastic surgery since the pandemic started
Liposunction and breast augmentation top the list for most common surgeries.