Healthcare

‘Unsettling:’ Minister says one patient attacked another at Edmonton emergency room
Matt Jones says in a social media post that Edmonton police and other hospital personnel quickly de-escalated the evening attack at the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER, north of Edmonton’s downtown.
Mirtazapine shows some benefit in the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder
Study examines the efficacy and safety of daily mirtazapine to treat moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder in outpatients.

POLL: Should colleges make all complaints public?

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AGEP: the rare but severe drug reaction pharmacists should know how to recognize

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) presents with sterile pustules and systemic symptoms, and usually improves within days of stopping the trigger.
B.C. Health Ministry touts U.S. recruitment efforts, family doctor connections

The health ministry says in a statement that another 600,000 people have been connected with primary care providers, either a family doctor or a nurse practitioner, since 2023.
Atlantic Canadian health spending could double in 20 years without changes: report

The report says Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia have the highest healthcare costs per capita in Canada.
Looking deeper at a study on botox monotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia

Researchers conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library to identify randomized controlled trials utilizing botox for AGA treatment.
Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

On a lush coastal hillside in central Greece, 40 monks closely follow these rules at the Monastery of St. Augustine and Seraphim.
OCP wants feedback on proposed scope expansion deemed higher risk

The 60-day consultation invites input on training for three common ailments and the administration of a injectable opioid treatment.
It’s a balancing act

In a new column, Dr. Marina Malak explores a new challenge that came crashing into her already busy life: issues with her vestibular system.

‘Unsettling:’ Minister says one patient attacked another at Edmonton emergency room

Mirtazapine shows some benefit in the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder

POLL: Should colleges make all complaints public?

AGEP: the rare but severe drug reaction pharmacists should know how to recognize

B.C. Health Ministry touts U.S. recruitment efforts, family doctor connections

Atlantic Canadian health spending could double in 20 years without changes: report

Looking deeper at a study on botox monotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia

Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

OCP wants feedback on proposed scope expansion deemed higher risk

It’s a balancing act