Healthcare

Will Ontario’s ‘stay open’ plan mean charges for hospitalized patients who refuse the first LTC bed offered?
Advocacy groups raise alarm over the possibility of hospital charges for patients to force them to consent to go to long-term care homes not of their choosing.
Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults
The findings reflect the changing nature of the pandemic, in which the vast majority of people already have some protection against the virus due to vaccination or prior infection.

U.S. FDA grants approval for dextromethorphan–bupropion combo for depression

Rapid-onset antidepressant expected to be available in the United States later this year for treating major depressive disorder in adults.
Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

Hospitalizations jumped more than two and a half times immediately after Canada green-lit recreational use of dried cannabis flower in October 2018.
$118M to support B.C. family doctors, keep clinics open until new pay model: Dix

FPs in B.C. will be eligible for an average $25,000 each to help tide them over until a new compensation model is established this fall, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday.
Swiss drugmaker Novartis to spin off generics unit Sandoz

Sandoz was one of two Swiss companies that merged more than a quarter-century ago to form Novartis.
'Obsession with efficiency': More than half of docs suffering burnout symptoms: CMA survey

The survey suggests that one-quarter of respondents were experiencing severe or moderate anxiety and almost half of the respondents were struggling with depression.
Private health options in Nova Scotia would strengthen public system: premier

The premier wasn't specific but said that all options will be considered.
IDA Pharmacy celebrates 90 years

Independent pharmacy owner reflects on his family’s long history with the banner.
8 top reasons to attend Pharmacy U Vancouver

Registration is now open for Pharmacy U Vancouver, the industry-leading conference that will help pharmacists "Moving Forward Together."

Will Ontario’s ‘stay open’ plan mean charges for hospitalized patients who refuse the first LTC bed offered?

Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults

U.S. FDA grants approval for dextromethorphan–bupropion combo for depression

Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

$118M to support B.C. family doctors, keep clinics open until new pay model: Dix

Swiss drugmaker Novartis to spin off generics unit Sandoz

'Obsession with efficiency': More than half of docs suffering burnout symptoms: CMA survey

Private health options in Nova Scotia would strengthen public system: premier

IDA Pharmacy celebrates 90 years

8 top reasons to attend Pharmacy U Vancouver