Connecting the dots between diabetes and depression: New site focuses on mental health aspect of the diseaseAccording to a survey from Diabetes Care Community almost 60% of people felt that their diabetes impacted their emotional well-being at least some of the time. UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health bedsDanielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it’s re-elected May 29. Pets of pharmacy: Gizmo Our mailbox is brimming with beautiful pets! This week we’re sharing a senior pup with a heart of gold. New Brunswick launches funding for pharmacists to assess and prescribe for 7 ailments Health Minister Bruce Fitch says the funding initiative builds on government efforts to expand the role of pharmacists. Shortage of physicians leads to closure of intensive care unit at P.E.I. hospital Dr. Michael Gardam says Prince County Hospital has instead opened a progressive care unit for patients but adds that it cannot provide intensive care-level services. New menopause drug for hot flashes gets U.S. FDA approval The once-a-day pill from Astellas Pharma treats moderate-to-severe symptoms, including sweating, flushing and chills. Mediterranean ‘MIND’ diet good for the brain Greater adherence associated with lower risk of dementia. Canadian doctors weigh up U.S. proposal for earlier mammograms Regular mammography screening is currently recommended in both countries for women between the ages of 50 and 74. Women with mental disorders are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer A Swedish population study shows there is a greater need for targeted screening programs. Pharmacist advocates for pharmacy dispensing of psychedelics for mental illness Manitoba pharmacist outlines a proposed framework for controlled access to select psychedelic medications for treatment of mental disorders in Canada. Depression is a liar Escaping this psychological monster won’t happen by trying to fulfill its insurmountable expectations; that will only cause additional torment. New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S. The updated guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood. First Previous 266 267 268 269 270 Next Last
