Vicki Wood
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- 1/13/2022
Reader Photo: Mystical Mahone Bay
Beautiful Nova Scotian scenes like this one from Deb Hawkes have been dominating this reader photo contest. Where are our Western Canadian pharmacist/photographers? - 1/10/2022
Affordable, patent-free vaccine against COVID-19 starting production in India
Texas researchers give formula for easier, more affordably manufactured vaccine freely to developing countries so they can manufacturer their own supplies. - 1/6/2022
Quebec pharmacies to receive new supply of rapid tests next week
Pharmacy supplies of take-home rapid antigen tets ran out within days of announced distribution date of December 20. - 1/6/2022
First reader photo of 2022: Snow bird
Check out our first submission of the year; plus, find out who won December's prize! - 1/6/2022
Breakthrough COVID-19 infection rates higher among those with immune dysfunction
But vaccination still offers protection, study finds - 1/3/2022
Things I learned in 2021
As the pandemic drags on into its third (!!!) year, here are a few lessons learned that have helped me to not just cope, but thrive - 12/30/2021
Colchicine does not reduce the need for mechanical ventilation of COVID-19 patients
Treatment was thought to potentially have beneficial effects against COVID-19–mediated hyperactivated inflammatory response. - 12/30/2021
Guidance on titrating therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Goal is to titrate quadruple therapy to maximally tolerated doses within three to six months of diagnosis - 12/28/2021
Opsynvi, first fixed-dose combination product for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Once-daily single tablet may help reduce pill burden and improve treatment adherence - 12/22/2021
The year in reader photos
Thank you to all who sent in their favourite photos to share with your fellow pharmacists. It's not too late to share yours!
