Circumcision has protective effects against HPV in menProtection may extend to female partners, suggesting prophylactic potential. Prescription copy functions can lead to errors: Manitoba’s Safety IQ programThe prescription copy function in pharmacy software can lead to errors, especially when a dose changes. What specializing emergency care for seniors looks like It’s time for it—and Toronto’s University Health Network is leading the way. Keto diet could reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia A small study found that participants with serious mental illness significantly reduced their symptoms, lost weight and reversed metabolic syndrome. B.C. moves to accelerate process for thousands needing a family doctor While nearly 410,000 people have been connected to a physician since 2018, there are another 310,000 who remain on the Health Connect Registry. Ontario won’t divulge total fines for hospital patients refusing transfers to LTC A law enacted in 2022, known as Bill 7, requires hospitals to levy fines of $400 a day on patients who can be discharged but need long-term care and are refusing to go to a home selected for them. MAPflow now available to New Brunswick pharmacists The New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association (NBPA) has worked with MAPflow to create a customized program for pharmacists in the province. Drug news—April 2024 A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. New guidelines for oral immunotherapy for food allergies Recommendations will help doctors prepare families who plan to build up their child’s tolerance by gradually introducing small amounts of allergens. As federal budget approaches, putting healthcare money to work is what Canadians want and need: CMA Dr. Kathleen Ross, CMA president, calls for solutions like team-based care, pan-Canadian licensure and a national health workforce strategy. First Previous 166 167 168 169 170 Next Last
