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- 12/20/2022
Post lockdown sees a 37% jump in asthma- and COPD-related ED visits
But rebound varies by age with asthmatic children under 5 years seeing an 81% jump in study at Missouri hospitals. - 12/20/2022
WHO 'very concerned' about reports of severe COVID in China
Some scientists have warned that the unchecked spread of COVID-19 in China could spur the emergence of new variants, which might unravel progress made globally to contain the pandemic. - 12/20/2022
Quebec expanding urgent care phone line to all children amid ER overcrowding
Health Minister Christian Dube says the 811 appointment-booking service for children—currently available in Montreal and neighbouring regions—will now be available province-wide. - 12/20/2022
Halifax ER sees rise in patients who need community services, not acute medical care
Dr. Jasmine Mah, the Dalhousie University researcher leading a study aimed at learning how to care for so-called “social admissions,'' said they are often older than the average patient and do not have an acute medical issue. - 12/20/2022
Nurse shortage sends some obstetrics patients in Labrador 500 kms away to give birth
Depending on their doctor's assessment, patients will be transported by air or across a remote highway with no cell service. - 12/20/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Aly Háji: "I want to leave some sort of positive mark on the profession of pharmacy as a whole."
My ultimate ambition has always been to be a litigator, and to spend some of my time defending pharmacists and the profession. - 12/20/2022
Staff shifted to deal with surge of patients at Edmonton children's hospital
Carina Majaesic, medical director at the Stollery, told a news conference Tuesday that the hospital has also expanded emergency room and hallway capacity to make room for more beds. - 12/20/2022
University of Calgary researchers say reindeer could hold key to scar free healing
It all started with a captive herd of about 25 reindeer at the veterinary school that's used to teach students about wildlife medicine. - 12/20/2022
Should Canada produce more medicine amid ongoing shortages? Trudeau isn't sure
The drug shortage has led to some calls for Canada to invest more in its pharmaceutical production capacities for essential medications. - 12/19/2022
Three key tips to help you become a more intuitive, customer-focused pharmacist
On the surface, for many pharmacists meeting a customer’s needs might mean filling an Rx accurately with the appropriate counselling, but the more important benefit is not necessarily the patient’s stated purpose.