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- 7/28/2020
Adracare announces the launch of self-serve telemedicine
Adracare, a leading provider of telemedicine and practice management solutions based in Toronto, announced the launch of its self-serve platform, available to Canadian and U.S.-based clients immediately. With the Adracare self-serve platform now fully functional, healthcare professionals can sign-up and start running their virtual practice in under 90 seconds - 7/28/2020
Alberta premier stands by health minister as doctors' group votes non confidence
Of the nearly 9,000 who voted in the association's survey—two-thirds of the number who were eligible—98% said they did not have confidence in minister Tyler Shandro - 7/27/2020
Spravato, a new intranasal treatment for resistant depression
Intended for patients who have not responded adequately to at least two different antidepressants - 7/27/2020
Parents divided over sending kids back to school: poll
As the clock ticks down to September, a new poll suggests many Canadian parents are on the fence about whether to send their kids to school if and when classrooms are reopened. The poll by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies comes as provincial governments are working on how to get students back into classrooms, most of which have been shuttered since mid-March due to COVID-19. - 7/27/2020
Health Canada approves remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 symptoms
Health Canada has approved the use of remdesivir to treat patients with severe symptoms of COVID-19. The federal agency says the antiviral drug may be used to treat patients who have pneumonia and require extra oxygen to help them breathe. It's the first drug that Health Canada has authorized for the treatment of COVID-19. Health Canada approved its use in adults and adolescents. - 7/27/2020
Tam says feds, experts discussing COVID-19 vaccine orders amid concerns of delay
Active discussions are taking place to potentially pre-order COVID-19 vaccine doses for Canadians, chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday. She said an independent vaccine task force is advising the government on options for Canada's choice of vaccine, including exploring the possibility of manufacturing a potential pandemic cure at home. - 7/27/2020
Why vaccines are less effective in the elderly, and what it means for COVID-19
Vaccinologists have not focused their research on tailoring vaccines to induce robust immune responses in the elderly - 7/27/2020
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease
The testing identified people with Alzheimer's vs. no dementia or other types of it with accuracy ranging from 89% to 98% - 7/27/2020
CPhA's first harmonization initiative tackles opioid therapy management
Idea behind harmonization is to ensure Canadians have the same type of care no matter where they live. - 7/26/2020
Rexall to offer PrescribeIT e-prescribing service nationally
Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd. has partnered with Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) to use PrescribeIT, Infoway's national e-prescribing service, at more than 250 Rexall pharmacies across Canada.