Healthcare

A group of Alberta doctors wrote a letter to their local paper, saying rural primary care has been inadequately funded in recent years.

Health Minister Bruce Fitch says the funding initiative builds on government efforts to expand the role of pharmacists.

For some reason, seeing that email from the College telling me I’ve been selected to take an online continuing competency test raises my anxiety levels. I did mine quickly, just to put it in the rear view mirror.

A recent report warned of the considerable adverse effects of loneliness and social isolation—comparing it to other leading risk factors for premature death such as smoking, obesity, elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Dr. Malvinder Parmar finds evidence that one side of the bed is healthier than the other.

Dr. Michael Gardam says Prince County Hospital has instead opened a progressive care unit for patients but adds that it cannot provide intensive care-level services.

The once-a-day pill from Astellas Pharma treats moderate-to-severe symptoms, including sweating, flushing and chills.

The students, Harneet Gill, Nursan Abdullah, and Nina Seuntjens, won the award for the University of Toronto’s pharmacy 2023 Business Plan Competition for their idea.