More than 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses now stockpiled in Canadian freezers Faster opioid tapering associated with greater risks Pain patients on stable, long term, higher-dose opioid prescriptions who undergo tapering have significant risk of subsequent overdose and mental health crisis, especially if tapering is done faster. Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Is EDI unquestionable? At a glance, EDI seems unquestionably true. It simply stands against unfairness, groupthink, and hatred of outsiders. But it is not so simple. P.E.I. gets $35 million to cover more drugs and lower co-pays New deal, which will provide new funding over four years, will inform pharmacare rollout to the rest of the country. REVOKED: Toronto doctor sexually assaulted patient and invited her to 'arousal sessions' Dr. Romeo Banzon Tan also faces criminal charges and is scheduled for a trial confirmation hearing in October. Some docs planning to increase virtual care use even after pandemic: CMA survey 5 Tips: Identifying & monitoring patients on drugs that may increase suicide risk Deaths by suicide can be prevented and pharmacists can play an important role in early recognition and intervention Case of eastern Ontario doctor accused of murdering patient adjourned to September Ontario Provincial Police have accused Dr. Brian Nadler of killing 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital earlier this year. New treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus gains FDA approval SLE is the most common form of lupus which affects up to 300,000 people in the U.S., and more than one in every thousand people in Canada. Yukon's chief medical officer steps down, announces he's running as Liberal MP in next federal election As a politician, he intends to focus on climate change, mental health and reconciliation. First Previous 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 Next Last