Healthcare

Better ob-gyn by design: Doc goes viral after asking Twitterverse how to improve his clinic
Twitter users chimed in with suggestions ranging from where to put the scale to how to angle the exam table (hint: with the patients' private parts facing away from the door).
An exciting find: Sildenafil a potential drug candidate to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Studies by American researchers suggest that the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil could decrease a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

RCMP urging parents to call 911 if intimidated outside vaccine clinics for kids

Cpl. Jennifer Cooper says about a dozen people voiced their opinions against vaccines at a clinic in Prince George on Monday, and some of them followed families to their vehicles.
Canadian drugmaker says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective

Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.
New projections: Ontario could see 3,000 cases, 400 in ICU in Jan even without variant

The COVID-19 Science Advisory Table says public health measures and increased vaccination are needed to reduce virus transmission as cases rise in most public health units.
Med histories done remotely by techs increases productivity

Having pharmacy technicians conduct medication histories remotely is a good alternative to in-person patient interviews, shows new research.
Doctor found culpable in patient's narcotic addiction ends 50-year career with forced resignation

It wasn't the first time Dr. Harvey Stephen Pasternak, who practised in Toronto, had been found guilty of professional misconduct in relation to his prescribing practices.
New certification for US techs in Medication Therapy Management

A new certification highlights the valuable role pharmacy technicians can play in improving patient safety and medication adherence.
Omicron vs. delta: A look at the key questions

It's too soon to know how likely it is that omicron will spread more efficiently than delta, or, if it does, how fast it might take over.
Concerns for Quebec physicians around surrogacy raised in Bill 2: CMQ

Surrogate mothers must consent from birth that their parentage bond with he child is deemed never to have existed, says the Collège de Médecin du Québec (CMQ), which judges that Bill 2 'leaves a blur.'

Better ob-gyn by design: Doc goes viral after asking Twitterverse how to improve his clinic

An exciting find: Sildenafil a potential drug candidate to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

RCMP urging parents to call 911 if intimidated outside vaccine clinics for kids

Canadian drugmaker says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective

New projections: Ontario could see 3,000 cases, 400 in ICU in Jan even without variant

Med histories done remotely by techs increases productivity

Doctor found culpable in patient's narcotic addiction ends 50-year career with forced resignation

New certification for US techs in Medication Therapy Management

Omicron vs. delta: A look at the key questions

Concerns for Quebec physicians around surrogacy raised in Bill 2: CMQ