Healthcare

Short documentary about endometriosis picks up BAFTA

Made with volunteers and no budget, ‘This is Endometriosis’ challenges stereotypes.
QUIZ: All about bloating

It's common. It's uncomfortable. How much do you know about bloating?
Emojis in EHRs: minor detail or new trend?

A study published in JAMA Network Open identified 372 distinct emojis in over 218 million clinical notes. Marginal use, but on the rise. Should we be concerned?
How helpful could GLP-1 medications be in relieving chronic migraines?

Early research suggests popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may lower emergency visits and medication use among people with chronic migraines.
CAPT National Professional Development conference coming up this May

May conference in Toronto focused on theme of ‘Driving My Pharmacy Career.’
The power of the ‘good catch’

How Continuous Quality Improvement is changing safety culture in Canadian pharmacies.
Alberta health agency makes 16 recommendations in wake of December ER death

In January, Premier Danielle Smith’s government ordered a judge-led inquiry into the death of Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old father of three.
Health Canada reviewing two deaths of plasma donors in Winnipeg, says no link so far

Health Canada says the deaths happened in October and January following plasma donations at two locations run by Grifols, a company that pays donors.

Saskatchewan pharmacists welcome expanded role in easing health system pressure