Vicki Wood
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/28/2023
Different kind of ‘kiss’ is potential new treatment for male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Kisspeptin modulates activity in brain activity in regions related to sex drive, increases interest - 3/26/2023
Understanding the communication needs of deaf patients
A deaf pharmacist explains how to bridge the gap between the deaf community and the hearing world - 3/19/2023
Minor ailments counselling tools: #2 Frequent heartburn
Students from the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy have created counselling tools and patient handouts on some common minor ailments and conditions. Here’s the second installment. - 3/16/2023
Announcing our Write to Win winners!
Creativity, eloquence earns three pharmacy professionals top prizes in writing contest. - 3/14/2023
Is this the year you find your ‘Ikigai?’
In our first issue of 2023, we are very pleased to introduce the winners of our inaugural Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards. - 3/14/2023
5 Tips: Optimizing migraine therapy and integrating new treatments
Migraine, a neurological condition that affects 25% of Canadian households, has been historically dismissed, underdiagnosed and undertreated. Until recently, there have been few new advances in medications used to manage the condition. - 3/9/2023
Melting barriers
When I took a trial shift in a cancer care clinic years ago, I had no idea how much I would learn (and later teach others) about the importance of learning how to communicate effectively with different personality types. - 3/2/2023
Hope is never lost
After celebrating my 29th birthday, I made the decision to go back to school and pursue the Pharmacy Technician Diploma. I was ready to change my life. - 2/23/2023
A good ice year
A good ice year promised skating parties and hockey games, with bonfires right out on the ice to warm frozen fingers and toes, and hot chocolate and hot dogs to burn our tongues. - 2/16/2023
Unlocking our inner pharmapreneurs
Participating in an entrepreneurial ‘Dragon’s Den’ exercise was challenging for a group of clinically-minded young pharmacists. But it showed us that thinking like a business person will make us more well-rounded practitioners who truly understand patient needs.
