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- 5/16/2023
Nova Scotia nursing college sees influx of applicants after fast tracking licensing
Deputy registrar Douglas Bungay says that as of today the college has received 10,526 applications. - 5/16/2023
New cancer diagnoses down in 2020, possibly due to COVID-19 disruptions: StatCan
StatCan data show there were 450 new cases per 100,000 people and that overall, cancer diagnoses among males fell by 13.2%. - 5/16/2023
Monopoly concerns push U.S. FTC to sue to block Amgen's more than $26B deal for Horizon
Amgen said it was disappointed in the agency’s decision but remains committed to completing the deal by mid-December. - 5/16/2023
Can Vitamin D prevent dementia?
Protecting the brain from dementia is an important concern for many individuals, especially as they age. While there is currently no known cure for dementia, there are steps that can be taken to help reduce the risk of developing this debilitating condition, and though Vitamin D may be part of the picture, it certainly isn’t the whole picture. - 5/16/2023
B.C. to refer some cancer patients to Washington to cut radiation therapy wait
The health minister said the arrangement is temporary and aimed at getting people the care they need, sooner, as the province works to expand its own cancer care services. - 5/15/2023
Have you found your niche?
With pharmacists taking on more expanded scope, it's time for us pharmacy techs to let our skills shine. - 5/15/2023
UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health beds
Danielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it’s re-elected May 29. - 5/15/2023
Alberta NDP raises concerns about ERs, primary care funding in rural hospitals
A group of Alberta doctors wrote a letter to their local paper, saying rural primary care has been inadequately funded in recent years. - 5/15/2023
New Brunswick launches funding for pharmacists to assess and prescribe for 7 ailments
Health Minister Bruce Fitch says the funding initiative builds on government efforts to expand the role of pharmacists. - 5/15/2023
7 tips that show how crucial social connection is to physical and mental well-being
A recent report warned of the considerable adverse effects of loneliness and social isolation—comparing it to other leading risk factors for premature death such as smoking, obesity, elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol.