Healthcare

‘A part of something:’ The mental health benefits of being a Blue Jays fan
The unifying pull of Jays fandom stretches coast-to-coast as Canada’s only Major League Baseball team, and experts say it’s actually very healthy, despite the Loonie Dogs, beers and cheesy nachos synonymous with watching the ball game.
Myo-inositol doesn’t lower risk of pregnancy complications in PCOS patients: study
When compared to a placebo, myo-inositol supplements did not reduce incidences of pregnancy complications in people with PCOS.

The afterlife beyond FFS

A look at Canada's new FP pay models: blended and boosted but still burdened.
Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele.
Why this Ontario pharmacist started an orphan patient clinic

It isn’t just a service being provided, it's a way to shine a spotlight on the importance of expanded scope of practice for Ontario’s pharmacists, who could be filling in some of these gaps for patients without a physician.
N.B. bill to give more autonomy to chief medical officer of health

Under the proposed legislation, the lieutenant governor in council would become responsible for appointing the CMOH, rather than the minister of health.
‘Your voice can save lives’: Updated website helps Canadians report medication errors

Launched by ISMP Canada with funding from Health Canada, the new MedError.ca website allows patients to confidentially report error incidents that will help raise awareness of common issues and help develop recommendations to reduce these errors.
Flash Pharmacy founders say they are redefining the modern pharmacy

For co-founders Peter Shahbeigi and Poya Ezadpana, Flash Pharmacy isn’t just another digital startup—it’s a reimagining of how pharmacy care can reach every corner of Canada.
B.C. health authority proposes virtual emergency care for four rural communities

Virtual emergency care is being proposed for four communities in British Columbia's Interior in an effort to reduce the number of emergency room closures over lack of staffing.
Alberta doctors say province’s attempt to save on COVID shots could cost more

Premier Danielle Smith's government has said its new policy charging most Albertans $100 for the shot is an effort to reduce wastage and expense.
Minor ailment counselling tool: Dry eye

We're pleased to present the latest in this ongoing series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo.
Drug News—October 2025

A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories.