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President of Quebec’s residents says Bill 83 is ‘a harmful restriction for young doctors’
Dr. Ghassen Soufi on the Quebec government’s plan to force medical students and residents to practice within the Quebec public system after the end of their studies.
‘A time of effort and sacrifice’: 5 years since COVID-19 declared a global pandemic
The WHO’s declaration followed months of warning signs about the dangers of COVID-19, including mass lockdowns in China and Italy, and served as a wake-up call for many Canadians.

Case report: Castor oil

Dr. Robert Dickson remembers his grandmother talking about castor oil, but doesn’t quite recall what she said it was for.
Just what the doctor ordered

Dr. Shafiq Qaadri, in an item part travelogue, part essay, reflects on a Moroccan fountain in his study.
PAM: In praise of pharmacy professionals

Here's a round up of just some of the many initiatives underway in March for Pharmacy Appreciation Month.
Concentration issues, bereavement, bad luck: Pharmacist justifies dosing errors

The Montreal pharmacist pleaded guilty to errors in the dosage of two prescriptions, including one for methadone, for which a patient was sent to hospital.
Dementia: Certain antidepressants associated with faster cognitive decline

A class of antidepressants may contribute to an increased risk of severe dementia, fracture and death in dementia patients, the new study shows.
Industry starting to react to PMPRB draft guidelines on when to have hearings on drug prices

The guidelines update how PMPRB staff would flag and review drugs with prices deemed ‘too high.’
FIP provides new resources for pharmacists in disaster and emergency scenarios

Covering many aspects of these situations, the resources provide educational videos, cards and key recommendations.
Bacterial vaginosis: Treating men and women partners may lower recurrence rate

Study examines whether treating women and their male partners results in lower rates of bacterial vaginosis recurrence compared to treating women only.

President of Quebec’s residents says Bill 83 is ‘a harmful restriction for young doctors’

‘A time of effort and sacrifice’: 5 years since COVID-19 declared a global pandemic

Case report: Castor oil

Just what the doctor ordered

PAM: In praise of pharmacy professionals

Concentration issues, bereavement, bad luck: Pharmacist justifies dosing errors

Dementia: Certain antidepressants associated with faster cognitive decline

Industry starting to react to PMPRB draft guidelines on when to have hearings on drug prices

FIP provides new resources for pharmacists in disaster and emergency scenarios

Bacterial vaginosis: Treating men and women partners may lower recurrence rate