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- 10/22/2020
Medical cannabis users still feel stigma in the medical system
The survey of 1,000 Canadians found they most commonly use medical cannabis for anxiety disorder, depression, and insomnia. - 10/22/2020
UofA doctor develops app to help FPs better treat adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Dr. Sue emphasized the importance of clear communication when caring for patients with developmental disorders. He recommended using short phrases and straightforward language. - 10/22/2020
Milestone for Nova Scotia's first all-women transplant surgery team
Dr. Hiebert stressed the need to normalize women working in surgery, which is why she gifted her nieces with two surgical dolls to play with. - 10/22/2020
Banning single-use plastics is the right choice for our environment and our health
Even if the virus is spread via surfaces, the role of disposable plastics remains unclear. Disposable plastic is no less likely to be contaminated than a similar reusable option. Touching the plastic wrapping around a bunch of bananas is not safer than touching the banana directly. - 10/21/2020
Me and my doctor pet
- 10/21/2020
Dr. Gigi Osler takes to TikTok in a bid to inform younger Winnipeggers on COVID-19 facts
She began using the latest social media platform in March, posting a video on proper hand-washing technique. Since then she's added dozens more. - 10/21/2020
Medical Council of Canada cancels qualifying exam
Public health recommendations, along with what it called, "late-breaking decisions by some contracted third-party exam sites, primarily in university settings," made it so the council could no longer safely administer MCCQE Part II to a large enough reference group cohort to ensure, "the exam results are defensible from a high-quality psychometric perspective." - 10/21/2020
Does use of permanent hair dyes increase cancer risk/mortality in women?
Women in US Nurses’ Health Study followed over 36 years to examine associations between personal use of permanent hair dyes and cancer risk and mortality. - 10/21/2020
Industry professionals pay tribute to techs on #RxTechDay
Twitter lit up with tributes to pharmacy technicians from around the world as pharmacy and other healthcare professionals celebrated Pharmacy Technician Day on October 20. - 10/21/2020
Alberta pausing widespread asymptomatic COVID-19 testing; pharmacy appointments cancelled
Normal testing for those with symptoms will continue, as well as for those who are in close contact with known COVIC-19 cases and anyone linked to an outbreak.