Practice Tips

Biologics and targeted therapy for severe refractory asthma
According to Asthma Canada, 3.8-million Canadians suffer from this chronic inflammatory condition and estimates 250,000 have severe asthma. Asthma has entered the era of personalized medicine with therapies that target specific inflammatory pathways in people with severe disease who don’t respond to normal inhaler therapy.
Pharmacy Leader Lindsay Mildenberger: "My favourite part of pharmacy is watching passion ignite in fellow pharmacy colleagues."
Healthcare is in constant change and the pace of change in pharmacy seems to be accelerating. As we continue to advocate for additions to our scope of practice, it is important to ensure that we are embracing all the opportunities that come our way.

Canadian doctor Chika Stacy Oriuwa among 'role models' celebrated in new Barbie line
Easing the burden—how pharmacists are supporting a depleted healthcare system at the cost of their own wellness

The recovery of the greatest global health pandemic of our time has been made possible by countless professionals. We celebrate and honour each and every person who has contributed to solutions. Front line medical professionals have been rightfully lauded. And in this most deserved recognition, there is one group that seems to be overlooked, the pharmacist.
Reader Contest: How has the pandemic changed your pharmacy team?

Tell us how the pandemic has changed your pharmacy team for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.
Spray, don’t delay! conversations around naloxone in practice

There is a marked need for pharmacy awareness campaigns to address the stigma around opioid use and naloxone, and for health care professionals to close this gap through comprehensive patient education.
“I like what she said…!”

Throughout the Women in Leadership series, in collaboration with PharmacyU, we continue to highlight every week an amazing woman leader in pharmacy. Each leader featured has an inspiring message. Below are my preferred quotes that I liked from each of their interviews.
Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka put the focus on the importance of mental performance for Olympic athletes
Video: Four reasons for physicians to use social media

Dr. Jennifer Kwan shares her reasons why social media can be a useful tool for physicians.
Video: Five rules for physicians to follow on social media to avoid spreading misinformation

Guidelines from a physician who used social media during COVID-19 to disseminate information about the pandemic.
Is the med school practice of 'pimping' simply humiliation? That depends on how its done, says dean of NOSM

The unusual form of teaching has created concerns about bullying and burnout for some medical students.
AHS launches website to track facility bed shortages, service disruptions

Currently, 26 AHS facilities are experiencing shortages.

Biologics and targeted therapy for severe refractory asthma

Pharmacy Leader Lindsay Mildenberger: "My favourite part of pharmacy is watching passion ignite in fellow pharmacy colleagues."

Canadian doctor Chika Stacy Oriuwa among 'role models' celebrated in new Barbie line

Easing the burden—how pharmacists are supporting a depleted healthcare system at the cost of their own wellness

Reader Contest: How has the pandemic changed your pharmacy team?

Spray, don’t delay! conversations around naloxone in practice

“I like what she said…!”

Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka put the focus on the importance of mental performance for Olympic athletes

Video: Four reasons for physicians to use social media

Video: Five rules for physicians to follow on social media to avoid spreading misinformation

Is the med school practice of 'pimping' simply humiliation? That depends on how its done, says dean of NOSM

AHS launches website to track facility bed shortages, service disruptions