Clinical

What will happen if the medication abortion challenge in the U.S. succeeds?
In the latest effort to limit abortion access, opponents of the procedure are seeking to ban one of those medications. If they succeed, only one of the pills would be available, but women would still be able to get abortions.
Psychodermatology: a new under-recognized sub-specialty in dermatology
Better understanding the context in which skin disease evolves could give patients a new perspective—and quality of life.

POP QUIZ: Colonoscopy in patients with diabetes

How closely did you read the new Canadian guidance?
Are pharmacists of value as independent prescribers in long-term care facilities?

A U.K. study examines effectiveness and safety of weekly long-term care home visits by independent-prescriber pharmacists.
Vaping and smoking linked to increased risk for severe COVID in young adults

They can affect key proteins that the virus uses to replicate.
Psoriatic arthritis: an encouraging new treatment option

Two studies show bimekizumab is effective in treating this complex form of inflammatory arthritis.
In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move arms

Nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. alone suffer a stroke each year. Even after months of rehabilitation, well over half are left with permanently impaired arm and hand function that can range from muscle weakness to paralysis.
Concussion history linked to hypertension in retired football players

The greater the number of head injuries the greater the risk.
Doctors, patient advocates hope simulation ‘suit’ will raise heart failure awareness

Marc Bains was an active 23-year-old when he got what he thought was the flu or bronchitis. He couldn’t climb the stairs without getting out of breath. When he finally made it up to his bed, he couldn’t lie down flat without coughing.
Alberta store caught selling unauthorized prescription drug: Health Canada

A retail store in Camrose, Alta., was selling a medication that is not approved for sale in Canada to customers.