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- 11/23/2022
Tech Talk for technicians - November 2022
A table of contents for the November 2022 Tech Talk newsletter, written specifically for pharmacy technicians. - 11/23/2022
China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record
Lockdowns including in a city where factory workers clashed this week with police. - 11/23/2022
Is cannabis worse for the lungs than tobacco?
A uOttawa study found cannabis smokers saw higher rates of several different lung problems than those who smoke cigarettes alone. - 11/23/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Alina Rashid: "As pharmacists we are uniquely positioned to work in a diverse range of settings."
As pharmacists we are uniquely positioned to work in a diverse range of settings – community pharmacy, hospital, government, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and beyond. Be open to new experiences and new challenges – you grow when you are uncomfortable. - 11/23/2022
New pediatric guidelines for toddler screen use stresses quality instead of quantity
No screens at all for kids younger than age two, says Canadian Paediatric Society. - 11/23/2022
France lawmakers adopt enshrining abortion in constitution
Over 80% of the French population supports the right to abortion. - 11/22/2022
Google versus the pharmacist
The greatest threat to pharmacy practice today is in pharmacists maintaining their relevancy to both patients and payers. While we are becoming less necessary for technical work and checking prescriptions, our other role as “counselling” on medications can also easily become obsolete. - 11/22/2022
Bridging gaps in health care
Pharmacists and their teams were pushed to the limit during COVID-19, and they proved their mettle. The achievements and sheer “stick-to-itiveness” of community pharmacies have served to cement their viability as community health hubs. - 11/22/2022
Cancer prevalence on the rise in Canada shows special report
Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and deadliest, shows data collected over 25 years.