Healthcare

British Columbia’s attorney general says the province’s Supreme Court has certified the government’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

Longstanding pretreatment protocols using diphenhydramine and corticosteroids are ineffective and have the potential for side effects and other harms.

Instead, the college is recommending doctors use ‘professional judgment to establish a system for triaging patients based on their health needs.’

Certain food allergens may act as triggers for more persistent forms of atopic dermatitis that can last for a decade.

Advise patients to use sugar substitutes in moderation, emphasizing that they are a tool to complement, not replace, a healthy diet.

In response to the growing willingness of patients and healthcare professionals to try non-pharmacological approaches, researchers carried out a meta-analysis of 113 randomized controlled trials.

Billions, according to a health economist from the University of Ottawa.

The province announced that 11 pharmacies were selected to provide testing and assessment for strep throat and ear infections, while an additional 37 pharmacies will be offering ear infection assessments only.