Healthcare

Reimagining inbox management
Some doctors are using sophisticated techniques to triage faxes and AI is taking inbox management up a notch.
Pharmacist ordered to take course after refusing to alcohol swab before administering flu shot
According to the patient’s complaint, the pharmacist refused to clean his shoulder, stating that he did not want to touch him due to COVID-19 concerns, and handed the patient a swab for him to clean himself.

How CPAP machines work: the anatomical science behind a noisy night-time lifesaver

Every night, millions of people stop breathing without knowing it.
BADCLAP: CPhA highlights resource of key heat and medication reminders

The poster reminds healthcare pros of drug mechanisms to keep in mind when it's blazing hot out.
How well is Ontario doing when it comes to pharmacist prescribing for dermatology problems?

The service is popular, but missing the mark when it comes to underserviced populations.
Which is the best analgesic to treat acute pain in children?

A large meta-analysis reviewed the benefits and risks associated with various treatments used for pediatric pain. One class of drugs stands out in particular.
Coffee can interfere with medications—here’s what you need to know

From common cold tablets to antidepressants, caffeine’s impact on the body goes far beyond a quick energy boost.
Alcohol: What we know now

Alcohol consumption will continue to be commonplace and ‘acceptable’ for decades to come. As physicians, we need to understand the complexity of our society, and why patients make the decisions they do.
This UBC practicum model supports PharmD students working (and hopefully staying) in underserved parts of B.C.

The goal is to limit the challenges of completing practicums outside of urban centres and to encourage student interest in practicing in these parts of B.C.
Why taking a cold shower on a hot day might be a bad idea

A professor of anatomy explains why our bodies actually do in situations of extreme heat and cold.
Identifying and understanding Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome in practice

Dr. Tom Bell provides an overview of this important complication related to regular, long-term use of THC-containing cannabis products.
Doctors from U.S., U.K. and other approved jurisdictions can now apply for full licensure in Alberta without exams

International medical graduates from the United States and other approved jurisdictions have a new streamlined path to licensure in Alberta, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta announced Friday.