ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 6/18/2023
99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions
The B.C. health ministry’s data showed a drop from 30,700 prescriptions mailed to the U.S. between January and mid-April to only 111 prescriptions shipped from then to the end of May. - 6/18/2023
Turmeric: here’s how it actually measures up to health claims
Most of turmeric’s reported health benefits are linked to compounds called curcuminoids - 6/15/2023
A Missouri doctor’s death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren’t talking
His sudden disappearance—and the eventual discovery of his body in an Arkansas lake—has led many to wonder what happened to the man who seemed happier than he’d been for some time. - 6/15/2023
Popular ‘low T’ treatment is safe for men with heart disease, but doctors warn it’s no youth serum
More than 5,000 men ages 45-80 at 316 trial sites throughout the U.S. were randomly assigned to get the testosterone gel or the placebo. - 6/15/2023
Peer-to-peer virtual consult platform improves access to specialist care
Primary care providers in P.E.I. get specialist input sooner to streamline a patient’s treatment and reduce number of in-person specialist consults - 6/15/2023
A pharmacist’s guide to managing bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that requires life-long therapy in most patients in order to prevent relapses. - 6/15/2023
It’s OK for fathers to kiss their adult sons
Dr. David Yan tells the story of how a sudden outpouring of affection from his father toward's the end of his life made the Sinai Health ophthalmologist-in-chief reflect on how important empathy and compassion are to the practice of medicine. - 6/15/2023
POLL: How much vacation do you take each year?
School's letting out for the summer—but are you taking any real vacation this year? - 6/15/2023
POLL: Do you have vacation plans for this summer?
School is out across most of the country and the thoughts of many Canadians turn to summer vacation. - 6/14/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Marwah Younis: "I am fuelled by a deep passion for community health."
I am fuelled by a deep passion for community health, recognizing its pivotal role as the root cause of the challenges that are overwhelming hospitals. I’m also driven by my frustration with a flawed system that demands reform. As a result, I am dedicated to advocating for the significance of community pharmacy practice and the integral role of pharmacists in bridging the expanding gap in primary care.