Patient Compliance

Pharmacy U presenter Fairuz Siraj: Rapid Relief: A Pharmacist's Guide to the Latest in Acute Migraine Treatment
Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by intense, throbbing headaches, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Affecting millions worldwide, migraines can be debilitating, impacting daily life and productivity. As new treatments emerge, pharmacists must stay informed to offer the best care.
Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes
The government issued a press release saying it has asked the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions to respect the conditions laid out in the province’s act respecting end-of-life care when it comes to pressing criminal charges.

Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says
Why Big Tech struggles to disrupt healthcare

Dr. Joshua Liu argues it is because it is 0.1% idea and 99.9% execution.
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of healthcare funds

The doctors’ group has released a new report calling for a greater commitment to tracking improvements in delivery and patient outcomes, citing the complexity of the deals.
How to manage patient interactions with your pharmacy

When I realized that patients want and expect their medication experts to guide many of their choices, I began putting effort into developing workflow that would reduce the number of times patients visited or called for interactions that did not require the pharmacist.
Person hospitalized for Ontario's first human case of rabies since 1967

The health unit did not say how the person was exposed, but noted that bats across Ontario have tested positive for rabies.
Federal Liberal joins call for investigation into mysterious N.B. brain illness

Jenica Atwin, who represents Fredericton in the House of Commons, wrote to federal Health Minister Mark Holland to request ‘a full investigation’ into the cluster of diseases.
Should renin-angiotensin system inhibitors be discontinued before surgery?

Study examines the effects of continuation versus discontinuation of ACEIs and ARBs before major noncardiac surgery.
Navigating the OTC aisles with older adults

When it comes to options for self-care and treatment of common ailments with nonprescription products, there is arguably no one who needs the guidance of a pharmacist more than the older patient.
The legend of a good man

In the world of professional sports, there are a lot of superstars with very big egos, who really aren’t “nice people” at all. Johnny Gaudreau was the exception.
Opting out of sex ed in schools?

I do consultant work in sexual medicine for Southern Alberta. I can state without hesitation that the medical knowledge base of my patients regarding sex is NOT great.

Pharmacy U presenter Fairuz Siraj: Rapid Relief: A Pharmacist's Guide to the Latest in Acute Migraine Treatment

Quebec begins granting early requests for MAID without requested federal changes

Liberals still support policies promised in deal with NDP, health minister says

Why Big Tech struggles to disrupt healthcare

Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of healthcare funds

How to manage patient interactions with your pharmacy

Person hospitalized for Ontario's first human case of rabies since 1967

Federal Liberal joins call for investigation into mysterious N.B. brain illness

Should renin-angiotensin system inhibitors be discontinued before surgery?

Navigating the OTC aisles with older adults

The legend of a good man

Opting out of sex ed in schools?