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- 1/28/2022
Space anemia: Astronauts lose red blood cells for the duration of their time in space
Researchers from the University of Ottawa uncovered new information about space anemia that they say could help learn about anemia in the ICU. - 1/27/2022
More training: Canadian family medicine residency to expand to three years
The College of Family Physicians of Canada announced family medicine residency will expand from two years to three years. - 1/26/2022
Community pharmacist—and parent—voices needed in push for pediatric formulations
A non-profit centre that works to make pediatric formulations of common medicines commercially available wants to hear from parents and community pharmacists about their experiences. - 1/25/2022
Examining AI's benefits and pitfalls in dermatology
Artificial intelligence is becoming more important in medicine and is now trying to make its way in dermatology. Its arrival is welcomed by dermatologists, but it needs to be integrated in the right way. - 1/24/2022
Could CBD prevent COVID-19? Researchers call for clinical trials after promising results
Researchers are recommending clinical trials to study cannabidiol’s effects on SARS-CoV-2 after encouraging results in the laboratory and an association in a large cohort study. - 1/24/2022
Breaking up is hard to do: Study suggests living alone, failed relationships linked to inflammation in men
A study from Denmark found that men who had multiple break-ups and lived alone have higher concentrations of biomarkers of inflammation. - 1/21/2022
QUIZ: Test your dyslipidemia knowledge
How much do you know about detecting and treating dyslipidemia for the prevention of cardiovascular disease? - 1/21/2022
Boosting the boosters: Pharmacies across Canada host special clinics for COVID-19 vaccines
Pharmacists across Canada are pulling out all the stops to get the public their first, second and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines. - 1/20/2022
Paxlovid: the long list of contraindicated medications
The product monograph for Paxlovid contains a long list of contraindications and potential drug-drug interactions that includes anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, statins, antidepressants and other common medications. - 1/19/2022
How do generations differ on what the healthcare system should most urgently improve?
The majority of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed want doctors to focus on improving mental health services but the majority of Gen X and Boomers surveyed want doctors to focus on improving wait times.