Healthcare

What patients need to know about adult acne
The best treatments vary from person to person depending on what's causing the acne and how it looks. And breakouts can leave behind dark marks and scars that take even longer to heal.
Ahead of Trump admin's planned livestreamed execution of Fort Hood shooter, experts urge parents to prepare kids
Experts suggest that grownups who care about children start by focusing on how witnessing someone's death by firing squad might land with young viewers—and how best to reassure and protect them.

Which treatments are preferred for female menopausal vasomotor symptoms?

The American College of Physicians has released a clinical guideline on pharmacologic treatments for menopausal vasomotor symptoms in females in outpatient settings.
CVS agrees to pay US$315 million to settle U.S. Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions

The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of providing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances ‘to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety.’
More than half of doctors surveyed would leave an independent Alberta: medical association

The AMA said if Albertans choose to separate, not only would the medical workforce shrink, but health care in an independent Alberta would be left in limbo.
Admirable and amazing assistants

As the operational backbone of the pharmacy, assistants need to be celebrated and encouraged.
Solve my problem: How can I plan ahead to enjoy (not get exhausted by) the upcoming holiday season?

We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights!
An unusual ‘bruise’ in the ER

Doctors initially suspected an injury. It would take a second visit and a few more questions to uncover the real cause of a mysterious mark on an 11-year-old boy’s abdomen.
Toronto woman who fell from balcony after police arrived had seizures, inquest hears

Medical records showed her seizures were often followed by symptoms such as ‘confusion, irritability, physically and verbally abusive behaviour and episodic amnesia,’ the inquest heard.
CPSO approves changes to prescribing safer supply drugs

The college will make it mandatory for physicians to prescribe safer supply medications only in conjunction with opioid agonist therapy.
How to beat the afternoon slump

Feeling energetic in the morning but exhausted after lunch? A few changes to what you eat could help you maintain your energy throughout the day.
When patients refuse AI scribes

Like all new technology, AI scribes are starting to run into resistance from some patients.