Top exec at pharmacy in deadly meningitis outbreak sentencedAbout 800 patients in 20 states were sickened with fungal meningitis or other infections and about 100 died in 2012 after receiving injections of medical steroids made at the now-closed compounding centre. QUIZ: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndromeHow much do you know about this mysterious, and messy, emerging condition? 5 Tips: Applying point-of-care test results to the care of your patients Community pharmacists in Canada have taken on expanded roles in patient care. As U.S. federal funding runs out for COVID vaccines, pediatricians worry Pediatricians in the U.S. are concerned about what will happen when government funding for COVID-19 vaccines runs out. Alberta College of Pharmacy highlights dangers of compounding kids' acetaminophen in irregular concentrations and bottle sizes The Alberta College of Pharmacy is asking pharmacists who are compounding infants’ and children’s acetaminophen to match commercial concentrations and packaging sizes to help prevent overdoses in children. Undiagnosed diabetes may be common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients Study suggests measuring HbA1c in COVID-19 patients. Some Tums peppermint tablets recalled due to fibreglass, paper, foil fragments Tums antacids are used for relief of heartburn and indigestion. FIP releases handbook on pharmacists' role fighting HIV The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) recently published a handbook on HIV prevention, screening and management, on World AIDS Day. 'Jargon oblivion': How and why patients often misunderstand their doctors A recent study pinpointed certain communication pitfalls that result in patients interpreting their doctors' explanations as the exact opposite. New guidance available on how to assess and manage pain in children Canadian Paediatric Society issues best practices in pain assessment and management for children. First Previous 430 431 432 433 434 Next Last