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- 10/15/2020
Small Alberta town loses doctor recruit to strained political climate
“It’s devastating because what are we to do now? The doctor we lost to move to Ontario, he was born in Alberta, he was raised in Alberta, he went to medical school and residency in Alberta, and now because of Minister Shandro’s incompetence, we’ve basically subsidized a doctor for Ontario.” - 10/15/2020
Winnipeg pharmacy already cancelled flu shot clinic because vaccines haven't arrived
Dr. Mohamed Ali, pharmacist and owner of Pembina Drugs pharmacy in Winnipeg has cancelled two flu shot clinics he planned to hold earlier this week because his ordered vaccines haven't turned up. - 10/14/2020
Health Canada warns against use of benzocaine products for children under two
The risk of methemoglobinemia in children is more significant than the potential benefits of benzocaine, especially as children may be incapable of communicating its related symptoms including weakness, confusion, headache and difficulty breathing, Health Canada said. - 10/14/2020
What exactly is a virtual emergency room?
Between Oct. 5 and Oct. 12, CHEO doctors saw 89 patients through its virtual emergency department and 86 per cent were able to get the care they needed without coming in to the ER, according to a hospital spokesperson. - 10/14/2020
Up to 85% of community pharmacies in England will be in deficit by 2024: report
Currently, between 28% and 38% of U.K. community pharmacies are in deficit, the report estimated. - 10/14/2020
Pharmacologist challenges flood of health disinformation on social media with Unambiguous Science
Sabina Vohra-Miller is countering the inaccurate health information circulating on social media with her dedicated social media pages where she posts science-based information on popular health topics. - 10/14/2020
Guidelines recommend pharmacists provide take-home naloxone to all opioid users
Take-home naloxone kits are publicly funded in all Canadian provinces and territories and have been shown to effectively reduce opioid-related deaths.