‘A problematic history’: BMI alone is not good enough, says new AMA reportIt's a cheap and easy method for measuring fat. But BMI has many limitations that make it unreliable for diagnosing and managing disease, according to the American Medical Association. POLL: Should pharmacists be allowed into the injections-for-beauty business?During the pandemic and beyond, pharmacists in Canada pushed for broader scopes of practices and notably stepped up to administer hundreds of thousands of COVID vaccines. But what about other injectables? Practice management: To lease or to buy? Clinic space: No ‘one-size-fits all’ for everyone. Poll: Do you think charging block fees for uninsured services is reasonable? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. How much plastic are you breathing in? Study shows where in the airways microplastics travel. Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency The latest provincial data released Monday shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the highest number in a single month. POP QUIZ: What meds should older patients avoid? Test your knowledge of which drugs might be unsuitable for your patients who are 65 years or older. Daily low-dose ASA use in elderly patients increases the risk of anemia Study finds an increase in anemia and a decline in ferritin in otherwise healthy older adults taking daily low-dose acetylsalicylic acid. Canada bans testing of cosmetic products on animals The ban will come into effect in December. Opioid death rates tripled for Ontario teens, young adults since 2014, research shows Younger peer support workers could help, one doctor suggested. First Previous 272 273 274 275 276 Next Last
