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- 9/7/2020
The influence of sex and gender on COVID-19 cases
Gender inequality may be a factor in the different rates of deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in men and women, according to an analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that explores the influence of sex and gender. - 9/7/2020
A life-saving pharmacy visit
- 9/7/2020
3 things to do to safeguard kids' mental health as school begins
Parents ask me: "What do I do to support my child’s mental health?” My answer to this question is to remember three things that can promote your child’s mental health. First and foremost, parents must look after their own mental health. The evidence that children’s mental health is linked to their parents’ is very convincing. Your child knows when you’re anxious or depressed or stressed and it affects them. Also, in the same way that they cannot hide how they’re doing from you, you cannot hide your mental state from them. We all notice when the people we love aren’t doing well, even when we don’t know the reason. If you want to look after your child’s mental health, start by looking after your own. Take some time and reflect on how you’re doing. - 9/7/2020
New Canadian consensus guidelines for pharmacist prescribing of naloxone
All patients receiving an opioid should be provided with take-home naloxone and counselled by a pharmacist - 9/7/2020
Pillar of Pharmacy: Rita Winn
- 9/7/2020
Federal funds ensure all provinces now cover high-dose vaccine for LTC
One-time federal funding will enable all provinces and territories to cover the high-dose flu vaccine for adults aged 65 and older living in long-term care (LTC) facilities.