Patient Lifestyle

A look at the Texas abortion law's swift impact, and future
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a one-page order Friday night, reinstating a Texas law that prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity, usually around six weeks—and before some women know they're pregnant.
Civil rights lawyer wants Quebec permit system for doctors declared unconstitutional
Earlier this week, Health Minister Christian Dube reduced the number of new family doctors allowed to practise in Montreal and increased the number who can work in nearby suburbs, leading to calls of political interference from the Opposition.

Is there a doctor in the forest? Doc performs his first cricothyrotomy after bike accident

ER physician saves a corrections officer's life by performing a cricothyrotomy in the woods
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force adjust advice on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks

Bleeding risks for adults in their 60s and up who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in its draft guidance.
Understanding the early-life origins of suicide: Vulnerability may begin even before birth

People considering their own death have often gone through long periods of intense suffering and internal struggles.
Toronto hospitals, Quebec company behind world's first delivery of lungs by drone
Editorial: The Anti-Racism Issue

What do we owe each other as Canadians?
How physicians can show they're welcoming to patients from marginalized communities
Thank goodness: Latest COVID modelling shows fewer cases than predicted this past week

But Canadians should continue to follow public health measures heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, said Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.
PANS celebrates pharmacy professionals who made outstanding contributions during pandemic

In their 2021 awards, the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia honoured pharmacy professionals who showed exceptional communication skills, dedication and community engagement during a difficult year.
SK pharmacists on frontlines against vaccine hesitancy

With COVID-19 cases at record highs in the province of Saskatchewan, pharmacists are manning the front lines with more than just syringes of vaccine in their hands.
Neighbourly poised to become second-largest pharmacy chain in Alberta

Most pharmacies in the Neighbourly network increase their clinical services after they're acquired, said CEO Chris Gardner.

A look at the Texas abortion law's swift impact, and future

Civil rights lawyer wants Quebec permit system for doctors declared unconstitutional

Is there a doctor in the forest? Doc performs his first cricothyrotomy after bike accident

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force adjust advice on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks

Understanding the early-life origins of suicide: Vulnerability may begin even before birth

Toronto hospitals, Quebec company behind world's first delivery of lungs by drone

Editorial: The Anti-Racism Issue

How physicians can show they're welcoming to patients from marginalized communities

Thank goodness: Latest COVID modelling shows fewer cases than predicted this past week

PANS celebrates pharmacy professionals who made outstanding contributions during pandemic

SK pharmacists on frontlines against vaccine hesitancy

Neighbourly poised to become second-largest pharmacy chain in Alberta