Marjo Johne
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- 3/16/2023
When the markets make you want to hurl
Investors prone to motion sickness were likely queasy throughout 2022. And so far, 2023 isn't looking too gentle on the portfolio either. - 3/16/2023
Keen on keto? Study gives low-carb, high-fat dieters something to chew on
The University of British Columbia study found a link—but no causal relationship—between eating a keto-like diet and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. - 3/16/2023
Crime, punishment and a doctor to sign a form: Ontario man gets two out of three
With his family doctor now retired, an Orillia, Ont. man can’t get anyone to fill out his substance-use assessment form so he can move on with his life six years after an impaired driving conviction. - 3/14/2023
Unexplained bruises and unclear consent: Doctor hit with $59K in fine and costs
Dr. Arvind Singh, a psychiatrist in Summerside, was found guilty of professional misconduct in his treatment of two patients: a pre-teen boy and a nurse, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island. - 3/12/2023
Toxic mistake: Pharmacist puts once-a-week drug in daily pillboxes
In deciding on sanctions against Richard Bellavance, the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec noted that dispensing in pillboxes calls for great care because they’re often used by vulnerable patients. - 3/9/2023
On the pandemic's third anniversary, Ontario’s first COVID vaccinator looks back and to the future
‘It’s paved the way for us to become the primary healthcare hub,’ said John Papastergiou, pharmacist and owner of four Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Toronto. - 3/9/2023
No recollection: How a doctor's lapse of memory led to a patient’s deterioration and a three-month suspension
'I was convinced that I had not been informed of this discovery . . . however, I was wrong . . . I even acknowledged receipt,’ Dr. Issam Saliba, who received two suspensions of three and two months—to be served at the same time—told the Collège des médecins du Québec. - 3/9/2023
‘Abusive is an understatement’: Pharmacists angered by Ontario’s plan to clawback payments for another year
‘There are ways to come up with better solutions, and it should not come from the bottom line of pharmacies,’ Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, told Pharmacy Practice + Business. - 2/27/2023
Changing patient behaviour
How to change rude patients’ ways and get them to comply with treatment plans. - 2/26/2023
Forget comfort food: Emotional eating may be bad for your heart, say researchers
Mindful eating is better concluded authors of the French study. So put the phone away during mealtimes.
