Nova Scotia health officials say legionella outbreak in New Glasgow considered overThe outbreak of the bacteria that causes legionnaires’ disease had been monitored by Public Health since early July. Neurosurgeon investigating patient’s mystery symptoms plucks a worm from woman’s brain in AustraliaThe creature was the larva of an Australian native roundworm not previously known to be a human parasite. Lorazepam linked to disease progression in pancreatic cancer Alprazolam may be the safer choice. New guidance on using take-home naloxone for in-community overdose response The guidance is aimed at helping policy makers understand best practices for this tool. Don't forget to enroll in PRIME by Aug. 31, B.C. pharmacy college reminds PharmaNet users Pharmacists, students, techs and more all need to be registered with PRIME or they’ll soon lose access to PharmaNet. Racism partly to blame for unequal healthcare provided to Indigenous women: PHAC study Researchers used data for all females aged 15 to 55 from the annual Canadian Community Health Survey between 2015 and 2020. A broad genetic test saved one newborn’s life. Research suggests it could help millions of others Whole genome tests could solve the problem of doing several narrowly targeted tests on babies, which still might not find the disorder. POLL: Have patients been pushing to be prescribed Ozempic for weight loss? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. Case report: The eyes have it A recent case at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic reinforces the importance of asking for more details. Alberta Pharmacists’ Association highlights ENVIRx program partnership for National Drug Drop-off month The association is reminding patients of best practices when bringing medications back to thew pharmacy for disposal. First Previous 285 286 287 288 289 Next Last
