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Using life insurance in your pharmacy estate planning
Life insurance is often used as a solution to problems and needs identified in the estate planning process. Here we three estate planning strategies pharmacy business owners should consider that include life insurance: estate preservation; estate equalization; and business succession planning.
Are antenatal corticosteroids adding risks in pregnancies at high risk of preterm birth?
Study questions how often they’re needed.

Why this Saskatchewan health centre is getting a dedicated door, space for mental health patients

Colleen Quinlan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s director of mental health and addictions, said in June that the centre will have two separate waiting rooms—one for those with mental health needs and the other for physical needs.
Cyprus allows human COVID-19 medications to be used against deadly virus mutation in cats

The association said in a statement that it had petitioned the government for access to the medication at “reasonable prices” from the beginning of this year, when the mutation that causes lethal Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) began to noticeably crop up in the island’s cat population.
Obesity and atypical depression: two conditions that can create a feedback loop

Diets high in saturated fat can cause neuro-inflammation responsible for depressive and anxiety disorders. The risk is increased when obesity is accompanied by metabolic dysfunctions.
An update on the spread of COVID-19, its continued evolution and vaccine options

After three years, here are five key points still causing concern.
Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

Doctors have been calling for an RSV vaccine for seniors because although the virus is common, older people are much more likely to become severely ill and require hospitalization.
Can't stand the Bee Gees? These alternative tracks can help optimize CPR

'Stayin' Alive' is often referenced as having an ideal beat for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation—but what if you're not a disco fan?
Health Canada is reviewing two Omicron XBB.1.5-based COVID-19 vaccines

XBB.1.5-based monovalent vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are undergoing expedited review by Health Canada.
Case report: Picturesque skin lesions

Two visually interesting dermatological cases present at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic on the same day.

Using life insurance in your pharmacy estate planning

Are antenatal corticosteroids adding risks in pregnancies at high risk of preterm birth?

Why this Saskatchewan health centre is getting a dedicated door, space for mental health patients

Cyprus allows human COVID-19 medications to be used against deadly virus mutation in cats

Obesity and atypical depression: two conditions that can create a feedback loop

An update on the spread of COVID-19, its continued evolution and vaccine options

Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

Can't stand the Bee Gees? These alternative tracks can help optimize CPR

Health Canada is reviewing two Omicron XBB.1.5-based COVID-19 vaccines

Case report: Picturesque skin lesions