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- 9/24/2019
Invest in social determinants of health to curb health spending: report
The authors of the report say failure to do so will not only result in higher costs but also poorer outcomes - 9/24/2019
Neighbourhood Pharmacies and CPhA weigh in on federal election platforms
They also outline their own priorities going into the 2019 election - 9/23/2019
Expert says acquittal of Alberta parents in boy's death unlikely to set precedent
A law professor says the acquittal of an Alberta couple in the death of their son isn't likely to set a legal precedent but should open a conversation about parental responsibilities. - 9/23/2019
Former ER doctor, leader of health agencies to head Nova Scotia Health Authority
A former emergency room doctor is taking on leadership of Nova Scotia's health authority at what he says is a crucial point for the agency created in a merger four years ago. - 9/22/2019
New national guideline sets out best practices for delivering injectable opioid agonist treatment
A new Canadian guideline lays out the optimal strategies for providing injectable opioid agonist treatment with prescription heroin and hydromorphone for people with severe opioid use disorder. - 9/22/2019
Clean drug-use supplies to prevent HIV in Saskatchewan
In response to recent outbreaks of HIV and syphilis, a new harm reduction program in North Battleford, Saskatchewan aims to reduce the spread of disease through IV drug use. - 9/22/2019
Health Canada urges caution about using gabapentin or pregabalin with opioids
Using gabapentinoids with opioids increases risk for opioid overdose and other severe adverse effects