Pharmacist

Examining the uncertainties about value of including Omicron antigen in fall COVID-19 boosters

U.S. FDA advises manufacturers to add a spike protein component of the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 to their prototype vaccines for fall boosters.
PEI to authorize technician injections

New regulations expected to come into effect in October of this year.
Non-diabetics can have more complications from surgery than diabetics

Apparent paradox due to perioperative hyperglycemia in many non-diabetics, need testing.
What options do your patients with migraine have beyond pain meds?

Researchers have discovered that genetics and environmental factors play a role in the condition of migraine.
New guidance released on helping patients manage the specialty baby formula shortage

New guidance from the the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba includes a decision tree for pharmacists to help parents navigate their formula choices safely.
Diabetes medications protect against blinding diseases

Metformin and other treatments reduce risk for glaucoma, AMD, but effect varies.
The number of Canadians without prescription drug coverage is dropping

More Canadians now have prescription drug coverage, with the number of uninsured Canadians decreasing from 5.2% in 2016 to 2.8% in 2020.
Antibiotic use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of skin conditions, asthma in offspring

Their use may influence the ‘atopic march’ in young children.

Young Leader in Pharmacy Taj Dhinsa: "I’m a nerd and I enjoy working with large data sets."