Healthcare

Neurological conditions are the leading cause of sickness and disability worldwide: WHO report calls for action
More than 3 billion people have a neurological disorder. WHO wants governments to do more to tackle these conditions.
5 tips for improving chronic disease management in community practice
As the third-largest healthcare profession in the country, Canada’s 50,000+ pharmacists are uniquely positioned and accessible to contribute to the provision of chronic disease management.

‘More opportunities for Ontarians’: Ontario gov't defends residency restrictions for IMGs while doctors’ groups urge province to reconsider

Under the new rules, IMGs will not be eligible to apply for residency in Ontario in the first round unless they attended at least two years of high school in the province.
GLP-1 inhibitors may protect against brain degeneration

Study participants who were treated with the GLP-1 inhibitor had a lower risk of dementia, ischemic stroke and all-cause mortality.
October drug roundup: two new dosage forms

Get the info you need on these new dosage forms, part of our drug news roundup for October.
Ontario to make it easier for health professionals from other provinces to practice

Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini is set to introduce legislation next week intended to make it easier for health professionals from other provinces to work in Ontario.
Free webinar: How B.C. doctors can build resilient medical corporations

Doctors of BC have produced a recorded webinar with tips for physicians and clinic owners on incorporation and succession planning.
Let's get pumping!

Answers to common questions about insulin pump therapy.
One collective voice: Family doctors must speak up to protect our profession

CFPC’s annual meeting rescheduled to Nov. 10.
National licensure, pharmacare funding up for discussion as Canada's health ministers meet in Calgary

Federal, provincial and territorial health ministers are in Calgary for two days of meetings, with interprovincial credential recognition and funding agreements up for discussion.

Neurological conditions are the leading cause of sickness and disability worldwide: WHO report calls for action

5 tips for improving chronic disease management in community practice

‘More opportunities for Ontarians’: Ontario gov't defends residency restrictions for IMGs while doctors’ groups urge province to reconsider

GLP-1 inhibitors may protect against brain degeneration

October drug roundup: two new dosage forms

Ontario to make it easier for health professionals from other provinces to practice

Free webinar: How B.C. doctors can build resilient medical corporations

Let's get pumping!

One collective voice: Family doctors must speak up to protect our profession

National licensure, pharmacare funding up for discussion as Canada's health ministers meet in Calgary