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SOGC warning of potential shortage of Misoprostol in Canada, provides resource on alternatives
Used for a multitude of gynecological and obstetrics purposes, the society has outlined alternatives to the drug that can be used in various circumstances.
Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a U.S. health panel recommends
The task force noted that Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women, making mammograms at 40 an especially important step.

Be aware that lisinopril or other ACE inhibitors may cause burning mouth syndrome

If unrecognized, this uncommon but bothersome adverse effect can lead to unnecessary investigations and prescribing cascades.
Ontario pharmacist runs 12th Boston marathon

Troy Cox, a pharmacist from Huntsville, Ont., finished 17th in his age group.
Four acute care hospitals remain evacuated as Alberta wildfires rage

The province declared a state of emergency over the weekend, and about 300 patients from four hospitals are among the some 29,000 Albertans forced to flee.
Involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations trending upwards

Big jump in numbers may be due to difficulty accessing care earlier on.
Meet the pathologist who sounded the alarm about sodium nitrite and suicide

Dr. Tyler Hickey’s study highlighted this emerging concern.
UPDATED: Ontario passes health reform bill that expands private delivery of care

There are about 900 private clinics currently operating across the province, the vast majority of them for diagnostic imaging and testing.
Thinking of offering contraception prescribing? The CPhA’s new series has some tips

As more pharmacists are able to prescribe contraception across the country, The Canadian Pharmacists Association has released its first video about sexual and reproductive health.
TMU answers questions on how it will open its proposed Brampton medical school in just two years

Bureaucratic cogs have begun to grind forward to support the creation of the Toronto Metropolitan University school of medicine in Brampton, which officials say will open by September of 2025.

SOGC warning of potential shortage of Misoprostol in Canada, provides resource on alternatives

Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a U.S. health panel recommends

Be aware that lisinopril or other ACE inhibitors may cause burning mouth syndrome

Ontario pharmacist runs 12th Boston marathon

Four acute care hospitals remain evacuated as Alberta wildfires rage

Involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations trending upwards

Meet the pathologist who sounded the alarm about sodium nitrite and suicide

UPDATED: Ontario passes health reform bill that expands private delivery of care

Thinking of offering contraception prescribing? The CPhA’s new series has some tips

TMU answers questions on how it will open its proposed Brampton medical school in just two years