QUIZ: Medical errors and patient safetyTest your knowledge of recent headlines and landmark research. When two wrongs don't make a right: Doctor prescribed Ivermectin for myocarditis—even though tests ruled out the conditionDr. Wilhemus Petrus Grobler told the College of Physicians and Surgeons and Manitoba he was acceding to what the patient wanted. Pharmacist-led filmmaker team plans exposé on pharmacy working conditions Coming to NETFLIX—an exposé on the untenable working conditions faced by retail pharmacy staff in the U.S.? Some SARS-CoV-2 variants showing signs of becoming resistant to Paxlovid Drug should be reserved for those who need it most to slow down resistance. NAPRA creates eight principles of professionalism for pharmacy The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) has published a new document the lays out the principles of professionalism for pharmacy. PEI to authorize technician injections New regulations expected to come into effect in October of this year. Non-diabetics can have more complications from surgery than diabetics Apparent paradox due to perioperative hyperglycemia in many non-diabetics, need testing. Diabetes medications protect against blinding diseases Metformin and other treatments reduce risk for glaucoma, AMD, but effect varies. What options do your patients with migraine have beyond pain meds? Researchers have discovered that genetics and environmental factors play a role in the condition of migraine. The number of Canadians without prescription drug coverage is dropping More Canadians now have prescription drug coverage, with the number of uninsured Canadians decreasing from 5.2% in 2016 to 2.8% in 2020. First Previous 269 270 271 272 273 Next Last