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- 3/21/2023
Superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic
The fungus, Candida auris, is a form of yeast that is usually not harmful to healthy people but can be a deadly risk to fragile hospital and nursing home patients. - 3/21/2023
Pharmacy U Presenter Benjamin Barankin: Acne – everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Acne is a very common skin condition (over 5 million Canadians have it!) with significant psychosocial impact. - 3/21/2023
Report calls for restricting marketing to kids in grocery stores, restaurants
Researchers found nearly 53% of stores had 'junk food power walls' at checkout aisles, which it says are prime areas to market to kids because products are placed within their reach. - 3/21/2023
B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days
The college says its inquiry also found that the pharmacist altered the pharmacy’s software to make his records more difficult to find. - 3/21/2023
Nova Scotia bill targets medical paperwork, aims to reduce number of sick notes
Health Minister Michelle Thompson says the bill will make it easier for health professionals from other provinces to practise in Nova Scotia by eliminating some administrative burden and associated costs. - 3/21/2023
Newfoundland and Labrador seeks to halt privacy commissioner’s 2021 cyberattack probe
An application to the province’s Supreme Court says privacy commissioner Michael Harvey had high-ranking roles within the Heath Department and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information during time periods he is now investigating. - 3/21/2023
What is body dysmorphic disorder?
More common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few are aware of body dysmorphic disorder's dangers to patients. - 3/21/2023
Newfoundland and Labrador to spend $21.2 million on 10 family health teams
Premier Dr. Andrew Furey says the collaborative teams will help increase access to primary care for up to 80,000 people. - 3/21/2023
New toll free 1-844-POISON-X phone number to direct Canadians to available poison centres
Health Canada says over 1,500 people in Canada lose their lives each year to unintentional poisonings from medications, cleaners, and other household items. - 3/20/2023
Is putting labels on the inside of medication bottles a dangerous practice?
This common practice in Quebec could be putting patients are risk, new study shows.