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- 4/5/2023
Case report: A hand rash and more
A patient in otherwise good health at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic has a questionable hand rash. - 4/5/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Jason Chenard: "I never thought I would take on more than an hourly paycheque as a pharmacist."
I never thought I would take on more than an hourly paycheque as a pharmacist. Organically, I was pulled toward growing responsibilities in exciting ventures that complemented my patient care duties. Over 15 years of practising, new doors opened that led to a host of enriching activities. - 4/5/2023
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear appeal involving private healthcare
Two Vancouver private health facilities and four patients argued that provisions of the Medicare Protection Act violate constitutional rights due to long waits for care in B.C.’s publicly funded system. - 4/5/2023
High-risk people should get next COVID-19 boosters this spring: Ontario's top doctor
Dr. Kieran Moore says high-risk individuals include anyone age 65 and older, pregnant women and people living in senior care facilities, such as long-term care homes. - 4/5/2023
Unproven premature birth drug Makena forced off market by U.S. FDA
The decision follows repeated efforts by Swiss drugmaker Covis Pharma to keep Makena on the U.S. market while it conducted additional studies. - 4/5/2023
Novel treatment shows promise against rare cancer in kids
Nine of 27 children in the Italian study had no sign of cancer six weeks after the treatment, although two later relapsed and died. - 4/4/2023
Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says
The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died. - 4/4/2023
Lyme disease: Face the next tick season with confidence
Three doctors give their top advice on managing tick-borne diseases. - 4/4/2023
Full list of contraceptives now free to patients through new B.C. initiative
The province provided key information for prescribers and pharmacists adapting to the new coverage options. - 4/4/2023
B.C. to become first province to adapt a nurse-to-patient ratio
The move is a key plank in the tentative contract reached between the province and the Nurses Bargaining Association last week.