Canada prepared to monitor for community spread of COVID-19: Dr. TamThe world is at a decisive point in its fight to contain the virus, which has now spread to 46 countries Watch for calcium channel blocker–loop diuretic prescribing cascade in older hypertensive patientsOntario study finds higher incidence of loop diuretic prescribing in older adults started on CCBs compared to ACEIs, ARBs or other meds Quebec health ministry calls for ban on beards for health professionals New study examines tolerability of newer antiseizure medications Intolerable adverse effect rate has not improved over the past three decades despite increased use of second-generation antiseizure meds Conscience rights matter Many physicians’ groups have expressed concern about being forced to make a referral for this service, in violation of their morals and ethics B.C. hospice loses funding after refusing to provide assistance in dying The contract gives the hospice about $1.5 million annually, which covers 94% of the cost to operate 10 beds Federal MAiD bill gets mixed reviews The conservatives have suggested the bill 'goes far beyond' the court ruling that ordered the new legislation Made-in-N.S. solutions to our healthcare crisis We're facing a massive shortfall of doctors in the coming years; with our already overburdened healthcare system, we need fresh ideas to fix it Physician ‘report cards’ can change prescribing habits, study reveals New research from the non-profit research institute ICES shows that physicians who have read Health Quality Ontario “report cards” on their prescribing habits tend to prescribe fewer high-risk antipsychotic medications to patients in nursing homes. Professional identity in pharmacy Dr. Zubin Austin on the distinction between the basic tasks of pharmacy and the greater value of their role First Previous 1507 1508 1509 1510 1511 Next Last
