Human connections: 'Friendly Calls' program reaches out to lonely, isolated CanadiansThe Friendly Calls program pairs participants with trained Red Cross volunteers who typically call once a week to chat. Well-researched: New book on healthy aging from pharmacist who banned homeopathic products and sugary drinks from his store In his book Healthy Logic: Evidence Based Healthy Aging, Cape Breton pharmacist Graham MacKenzie tackles a wide range of health topics through the lens of robust research. New year, new virtual care standard for Alberta doctors A five-visit limit for out-of-province doctors has been removed from the new virtual care standard because there was no way to track or enforce this rule. CMAJ letter regarding the hijab: apologies and lessons Dr. Sherif Emil's statement regarding his CMAJ letter on the hijab where he explains why he wrote the letter in the first place. Liberals delay new regulations to lower price of medicines in Canada Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has put a six-month pause on new regulations designed to lower the cost of patented medicines in Canada. US adds Merck pill as 2nd easy to use drug against COVID-19 Alberta UCP holds Christmas party after health minister asked all to cancel plans Ontario OKs common SSRI as treatment for mild COVID cases at risk of worsening The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is most commonly used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. UK data suggests hospitalization between 50% and 70% less likely with omicron The findings from the U.K. Health Security Agency add to emerging evidence that omicron produces milder illness than other variants. The year in reader photos Thank you to all who sent in their favourite photos to share with your fellow pharmacists. It's not too late to share yours! First Previous 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 Next Last
