Women's Health

Q&A with Pharmacy U presenter Carolyn Whiskin: ‘Pharmacists are and will always be an integral part of patient care.’
There is always a place for the pharmacist as a generalist, as the most accessible health professional. It is an asset when members of any pharmacy team, community or otherwise, take on areas of focus in their learning to support each other.
Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests
The study of 2.2 million females between the ages of 12 and 19 found that the risk of premature death was 1.5 times higher in those who had one teen pregnancy and 2.1 times higher among those with at least two teen pregnancies.

Treating migraines with CGRP antagonists

Calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor inhibitors offer advantages over traditional therapies.
How does Metformin lower blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance?

Metformin is indicated for type 2 diabetes in conjunction with lifestyle changes, and off-label, for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world.
‘Absurdly common’: Physicians need to be more proactive about iron deficiency

The lab threshold for flagging iron deficiency ‘inappropriately low’ says one hematologist.
N.S. sexual health clinic can no longer give free birth control to patients in need

Dr. Lianne Yoshida says that for years the clinic has been using donations to provide contraceptive implant and intrauterine devices.
Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

The premier says the province is at stage where it will soon start asking for feedback from health professionals who work at the hospital.
B.C. class action alleges menstruation cycle tracking app breached users’ privacy

The ruling published online Friday says the action against Flo Health Inc. alleges the company shared users’ highly personal health information with third-parties, including Facebook, Google and other companies.
‘Really hard for physicians’: Is your patient experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding?

Dr. Michelle Sholzberg has advice what (and what not) to ask patients to get an accurate picture of whether their menstrual bleeding is really abnormal.
Manitoba plans buffer zones to restrict protests near abortion clinics

‘I think it’s important to recognize that governments have a responsibility to protect Manitobans that are seeking to access healthcare,’ Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine said.

Q&A with Pharmacy U presenter Carolyn Whiskin: ‘Pharmacists are and will always be an integral part of patient care.’

Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Treating migraines with CGRP antagonists

How does Metformin lower blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance?

‘Absurdly common’: Physicians need to be more proactive about iron deficiency

N.S. sexual health clinic can no longer give free birth control to patients in need

Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

B.C. class action alleges menstruation cycle tracking app breached users’ privacy

‘Really hard for physicians’: Is your patient experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding?

Manitoba plans buffer zones to restrict protests near abortion clinics