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Whether it’s solving a complex patient’s puzzle to determine a tricky diagnosis, or a simple triple check that averted disaster, these moments serve a special satisfaction.
‘We failed’: Manitoba health authority admits to error that led to burial mix-up
A northern Manitoba First Nations community and the province’s health authority are searching for answers after a family received—and buried—the remains of the wrong person.

Meth candies? New Zealand food bank received potentially lethal doses wrapped as pineapple sweets

Three people were treated in hospitals after trying the candies but were quickly discharged. The “revolting” taste led most who tried the sweets to immediately spit them out.
A majority of pharmacists would drop PrescribeIT if 20-cent fee is introduced: CPhA survey

According to the survey, 65% of respondents said they would stop using the service if the fee is introduced.
Disney argues wrongful death suit from doctor’s family should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial

Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever?
Why it took nearly a year to link multiple Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

PHAC spokesperson Anna Maddison says it was only when several cases in Ontario were reported in June 2024 and a provincial investigation was launched that the connection was made.
Nova Scotia to extend travel reimbursement program for surgeries

Nova Scotia announced Wednesday it is extending its surgical travel reimbursement pilot program for another year.
Study finds ‘enormous’ variation in wait times across Ontario hospitals

For cataract surgery, median wait times between hospitals varied from 27 to 188 days, or six months. For knee arthroplasty, wait times could be as short as 24 days to as long as 265 days, depending on the hospital.
Simply putting stickers on dispensing bags boosted inhaler returns three-fold

Scottish pharmacies find more inhalers recycled when they remind patients with stickers.
People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously

Emily Kircher-Morris, a counselor who focuses on neurodivergent patients, said she’s seen the tools be useful to her clients with ADHD. She even uses them herself since she has ADHD.

Heard of a ‘good catch’ lately? Tell us about it!

‘We failed’: Manitoba health authority admits to error that led to burial mix-up

Meth candies? New Zealand food bank received potentially lethal doses wrapped as pineapple sweets

A majority of pharmacists would drop PrescribeIT if 20-cent fee is introduced: CPhA survey

Disney argues wrongful death suit from doctor’s family should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial

Why it took nearly a year to link multiple Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

Nova Scotia to extend travel reimbursement program for surgeries

Study finds ‘enormous’ variation in wait times across Ontario hospitals

Simply putting stickers on dispensing bags boosted inhaler returns three-fold

People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously

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