Meet . . . Jaris Swidrovich, founder and chair of the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of CanadaSwidrovich is also an assistant professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. Techs to complete EDI learning activity: ACPThe Alberta College of Pharmacy says pharmacy technicians may now join pharmacists in completing the 2023 prescribed learning activity, which focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion, specifically as they relate to Indigenous communities. Why fee-for-service is essentially volunteering A few short months ago under FFS, at least half my work was volunteer, but I sure didn't feel like everyone loves a volunteer. Two drugs are better than one: Combined methotrexate and low-dose prednisone help severe alopecia areata Response similar to that from JAK inhibitors for refractory patients. Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like nonstop vomiting and heart issues Well-known health impacts of cannabis use include respiratory issues, decreased cognitive ability, psychosis and risk of future substance use. B.C. clinic says it can’t keep up with demand for IUDs B.C. clinics that are prescribing contraception say they’re facing high demand for IUDs after they began to be covered by the government. Would you recognize pertussis? A case and call for vaccination Some important takeaways for physicians from a particular case during Alberta's recent pertussis outbreak. More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change For the last two years, rushing their toddler to hospital has become the norm for Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband. University of Toronto launches two new courses on biosimilars The University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has developed two new edX online courses to help patients and healthcare providers better understand switching to biosimilars. Three techs join N.B. wellness task force The 19-member Pharmacy Workplace Wellness Task Force will focus on workload and workforce topics. Province plans for new cancer centre in Kamloops, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the new centre at the Royal Inland Hospital will include radiation therapy. Study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms Early findings from the National Institutes of Health’s study highlight a dozen symptoms that most distinguish long COVID. First Previous 261 262 263 264 265 Next Last
