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Why transitional support is key for youth aging out of mental health services
Experts say that although people in their 20s are adults, expecting them to immediately transfer to adult mental health services can be a challenge and programs aimed at helping the transition play a critical role helping them build a stable adult life.
Most Canadians still confident in vaccines, but hesitancy has increased, poll says
The survey conducted by Leger Healthcare and released on Tuesday says 74% of respondents said they were either ‘very confident’ or ‘somewhat confident’ in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. But about a quarter of respondents said they are less confident than they were before.

It’s ‘just’ nicotine: What clinicians need to know about the rise of nicotine-only products

New products such as nicotine pouches and heat-not-burn tobacco purport to offer a somewhat safer way of delivering nicotine without any of the harmful smoke or chemicals. So what does nicotine really do to the body?
Ontario Hospital Association urges vaccinations ‘as soon as possible’ amid skyrocketing flu cases

This comes a day after health officials in the Ottawa area announced that three children between the ages of five and nine had died of influenza A complications in the first two weeks of December.
Canadian Paediatric Society supports making melatonin a prescription drug for children and teens

CPS provided their submission to Health Canada's consultation on melatonin for pediatric sleep issues.
Salbutamol for preventing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in children

Adequate management of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction is important to maintain a child’s quality of life.
Don’t mix up Diclectin and Dicetel, ISMP Canada and Health Canada warn

Diclectin is a delayed-release tablet used for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Meanwhile, Dicetel is indicated for irritable bowel syndrome and functional disorders of the biliary tract, coming in the form of a film-coated tablet.
Almost 20,000 patients: COVID shot reduces risk of severe illness, premature birth in pregnancy, study says

Researchers led by the University of British Columbia analyzed data on almost 20,000 pregnant people infected with COVID between April 5, 2021 and Dec. 31, 2022.
How did Canada's young people become its unhappiest generation?

From families to finances, benchmarks are happening later for Canada's young—and their happiness levels have been plummeting.
Case report: Mosquito bite

At our walk-in clinic, we see many patients with rashes—usually self-treated without success, recurrent, prolonged, spreading or uncomfortable (sore or itchy).

Why transitional support is key for youth aging out of mental health services

Most Canadians still confident in vaccines, but hesitancy has increased, poll says

It’s ‘just’ nicotine: What clinicians need to know about the rise of nicotine-only products

Ontario Hospital Association urges vaccinations ‘as soon as possible’ amid skyrocketing flu cases

Canadian Paediatric Society supports making melatonin a prescription drug for children and teens

Salbutamol for preventing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in children

Don’t mix up Diclectin and Dicetel, ISMP Canada and Health Canada warn

Almost 20,000 patients: COVID shot reduces risk of severe illness, premature birth in pregnancy, study says

How did Canada's young people become its unhappiest generation?

Case report: Mosquito bite

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