Healthcare

B.C. symposium puts spotlight on dangers associated with strangulation
Healthcare professionals, police and other front-line workers are aware of the dangers associated with strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence. However, experts are also warning of risks from so-called consensual sexual strangulation.
Poll suggests politics, geography and trust play roles in vaccine hesitancy
A new online survey suggests nearly a quarter of Canadians say they've declined to get a vaccine recommended by their doctor—and the data indicates most of them did so because they were concerned about potential side effects.

Refresher: How to recognize and treat exertional rhabdomyolysis

More common during hot weather and after very intense exercise, ‘rhabdo’ has been reported to be on the rise in parts of the country.
Gratitude to the grateful

A patient's letter reminds me that we are helping change lives, and that is incredible.
The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care

‘The thought behind that is that one, there’s no cysts in the ovary, so it’s very confusing,’ said Dr. Melanie Cree, one of the authors of the Lancet article.
Rexall teams up with Novo Nordisk Canada to deliver T2D, obesity medications to patients’ homes

The new initiative, Novo Nordisk Care Rx will leverage Rexall’s online pharmacy, Rexall Direct to deliver select medications including semaglutide injections.
Case report: Home remedies

At our walk-in clinic, I see a number of patients who have recently immigrated to Canada and bring with them the home remedies (or medications) which they have learned or obtained from abroad. The imported approach to minor ailments is often interesting.
Is the OMA taking a softer stance on expanded scope of practice for pharmacists?

Two years ago, the OMA said pharmacists were unqualified to make diagnoses and argued expanding their scope of practice could harm patient safety. Today, the group appears to be more concerned with ensuring ‘clear information sharing’ across ‘healthcare providers.’
Professional healthcare vs. personal limits

Reflecting on the pressures facing pharmacy teams when it comes to toxic patient behaviour.
Number of pharmacy techs grows to meet ongoing demand

A look at total pharmacy technician numbers in 2026 across the provinces.
What’s the deal with 6% fat milk, newly on the market in Ontario?

Sealtest’s new 6% fat product comes at a time when many people are rethinking long-held dietary practices, with the nutritional benefits of meat and dairy frequently debated.
Techs tapped to speak at New Brunswick's pharmacy conference

More and more pharmacy techs are stepping into the spotlight as speakers at industry conferences.