Patient Compliance

‘The discharge summary said: rapid evacuation under major disaster circumstances … war,’ recalled Montreal oncologist Dr. Layla Shbat. ‘Honestly, my heart just kept on sinking and sinking.’

Pharmacists in Atlantic Canada have the ability to assess and treat more than 30 minor ailments, including cold sores, nausea, minor sleep disorders and nicotine dependence. But if someone chooses to seek care at a pharmacy instead of a doctor's office or walk-in clinic, it typically comes with an out-of-pocket cost of about $25.

Experts say rapid antigen tests are emerging as an important tool as Canada's pandemic strategy shifts from public health vigilance to an emphasis on personal responsibility. But they warn that rapid test results should be read with caution because of limitations on diagnostic accuracy and precision.

Cridge is one of the co-founders of Cognito, an online mental health service that just secured $1.1 million in pre-seed funding.

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Those eligible include residents of personal care homes and in congregate settings, such as supportive housing and assisted living facilities.

The MedHelper Program provides post-diagnostic support for patients taking medications and is offered as a SaaS solution.

ReTUNE study from the U.K. challenges obesity as a cause of type 2 diabetes