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- 11/6/2018
Most Canadians unaware of threat of antimicrobial resistance: survey
A new survey looking into Canadians’ knowledge about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has found that many people are unfamiliar with and unconcerned about the public health risks of AMR. - 11/6/2018
What today's medical students are worried about
As part of her 22-city tour, OMA president Dr. Nadia Alam spoke to a lecture hall of first- and second-year medical students at the University of Toronto. Here are their main concerns. - 11/5/2018
Canada's first pharmacist-led patient care clinic wins 2019 Quality Award
The Pharmacists Clinic at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is one of the winners of the 2019 Quality Award presented by the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council (BCPSQC). - 11/5/2018
Acetaminophen prevents febrile seizure recurrence during the same fever episode
Study shows rectal acetaminophen is safe and effective for this purpose in infants and young children - 11/5/2018
B.C. pharmacist saves customer's life with naloxone
Quick action by staff at London Drugs saved a 24-year old man’s life after he overdosed in the store’s washroom. - 11/5/2018
Marijuana’s medical attributes vastly overstated
Pot’s benefits have been overstated by political advocates and scientists, whose bias may have tainted research results - 11/5/2018
Why diversity matters
- 11/4/2018
Canadian pharmacists are playing a key role in boosting immunization rates this flu season
While national immunization rates remain well below the 80% target, pharmacists are taking strides to boost those numbers