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- 2/20/2020
Alberta premier slams physician environmental group for opposing new oil sands development
Teck Frontier was to be the largest open pit tarsands mine in Canadian history, projected to produce four to six megatonnes of greenhouse gases annually until 2066 - 2/19/2020
Study finds 'stunning' lack of research into women's heart health
A new review of the existing research into women's cardiovascular disease has uncovered what the authors call a "stunning'' lack of information about how women are affected. - 2/19/2020
Expanded scope and remuneration among asks in OPA’s submission to 2020 Budget consultation
OPA’s submission recommends that high-dose (HD) influenza shots and other vaccines be available from pharmacists - 2/19/2020
Federal government asks court for four more months to amend assisted dying law
The federal government is asking for more time to amend the assisted-dying law, acknowledging that it can't meet a court-imposed deadline to drop a provision that allows only those who are already near death to qualify for medical help to end their lives. - 2/19/2020
Hepatitis C antiviral drugs may cause abnormal blood glucose levels
Safety review evidence supports a link between direct-acting antivirals and hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes - 2/19/2020
Alberta ends master agreement with doctors, new rules to be in place April 1
Both sides have tried and failed to agree on new terms in negotiations since November - 2/18/2020
McKesson’s point-of-care pilot to boost awareness of pharmacists’ services
The pilot project will offer 50 McKesson employees training in point-of-care testing for cardiovascular disease and diabetes