Pharmacist

It’s not your imagination: Hospital patients getting more complex according to study in B.C.
Dr. Hiten Naik, an internal medicine physician and research fellow at the University of British Columbia, said policymakers need to invest more in hospital care teams that include pharmacists and physiotherapists.
The great annual debate: RRSPs vs TFSAs?
The RRSP deadline looms the end of February, and the new year brings an additional $7,000 of contribution room for Tax-Free Savings Accounts. Ideally, it would be great to maximize contributions to both RRSPs and TFSAs, but in some cases pharmacists can’t afford to do both every year.

An eye medication to treat obesity?

In studying the effect of bimatoprost on certain adipose tissue cells, researchers are hopeful it could be used to address harmful fat storage.
New year, new penalties: Why a privacy breach could now cost you as much as $200K

If you're a healthcare provider covered by Ontario privacy laws, a severe security violation might even land you in prison. If you're an organization, you could be liable for up to $1 million.
Managing mild and very mild asthma in preschoolers, children and adolescents

Canadian Paediatric Society issues a practice point document on the pharmacologic management of very mild or mild asthma in children older than one year.
Amp it up: Seniors may not be getting enough of certain nutrients by following Canada's food guide

A McGill study suggests more specific guidance is needed on nutrition for certain subgroups of the population.
Pharmpreneur of the week Nicolas Caprio: ‘The entrepreneurial journey is a constant learning process’

Entrepreneurship is a journey that requires dedication, resilience, and continuous learning. I encourage you to take calculated risks, be prepared for a learning curve, and remain adaptable to change and new opportunities.
Natural doesn’t mean neutral

Navigating high-risk self-care products in older adults.
Should you take the (cold) plunge?

What are the intense temperatures of increasingly popular Nordic spas actually like—and what do they do for our health?
FDA go-ahead to allow Canadian drugs to be exported to U.S. causing worry

Joelle Walker, vice president of public affairs for the Canadian Pharmacists Association says the decision is not great news for Canada.

It’s not your imagination: Hospital patients getting more complex according to study in B.C.

The great annual debate: RRSPs vs TFSAs?

An eye medication to treat obesity?

New year, new penalties: Why a privacy breach could now cost you as much as $200K

Managing mild and very mild asthma in preschoolers, children and adolescents

Amp it up: Seniors may not be getting enough of certain nutrients by following Canada's food guide

Pharmpreneur of the week Nicolas Caprio: ‘The entrepreneurial journey is a constant learning process’

Natural doesn’t mean neutral

Should you take the (cold) plunge?

FDA go-ahead to allow Canadian drugs to be exported to U.S. causing worry