Antibiotic Stewardship

Updated edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards is now available
Provides practical information on all aspects of tuberculosis (TB) in Canada, including epidemiology, transmission, diagnosis and management.
Animal tranquillizer detected in growing number of human overdose deaths in Ontario
Nigel Caulkett, a professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary, says the drug produces a deep state of sedation that affects cardiovascular function and can induce vomiting.

Be prepared to assess Ukrainian refugees for infectious disease risks

New guidance document focuses on infection prevention and control issues related to the influx of Ukrainian refugees into other counties.
McMaster research team proposes ways Canada can open the door to more antibiotics in bid to tackle 'superbugs'

The interdisciplinary team made several proposals, pointing out that Canada lags other countries on approving novel antibiotics.
Australian changes allowing pharmacists to diagnose diseases spark backlash from doctors

Pharmacists and doctors are in a battle over new plans to allow some pharmacists in Australia to diagnose 23 diseases—including heart failure, type 2 diabetes and asthma.
Pharmacy love connections

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day—and all things love this February—we asked some pharmacist couples to share the story of their love connection
Young Leader in Pharmacy Rebecka Isaksson: "We are quickly moving towards a reality where we cannot treat microbial infections."

As a researcher no day is like the next, and that’s why I love research. Yes sure, there are days when nothing works, and it seems like the “chemistry gods” are laughing at you.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of cellulitis

How much do you know about the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cellulitis?
Quiz: Test your knowledge of strep throat

How much do you know about the diagnosis, treatment and complications of group A Streptococcus acute pharyngitis?
Manitoba pharmacists now able to assess, prescribe for bladder infections

Thanks to regulatory changes from the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba, the province’s pharmacists are allowed to diagnose recurrent, uncomplicated infections in non-pregnant women.

Updated edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards is now available

Animal tranquillizer detected in growing number of human overdose deaths in Ontario

Be prepared to assess Ukrainian refugees for infectious disease risks

McMaster research team proposes ways Canada can open the door to more antibiotics in bid to tackle 'superbugs'

Australian changes allowing pharmacists to diagnose diseases spark backlash from doctors

Pharmacy love connections

Young Leader in Pharmacy Rebecka Isaksson: "We are quickly moving towards a reality where we cannot treat microbial infections."

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of cellulitis

Quiz: Test your knowledge of strep throat

Manitoba pharmacists now able to assess, prescribe for bladder infections