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- 10/23/2022
Quebec's nursing order launches campaign to stop Halloween objectification of nurses
The campaign aims to sensitize people about how nurses are portrayed and to change that perception by presenting a realistic image of the profession. - 10/23/2022
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost US$110 to $130 per dose
Pfizer executives said the U.S. commercial pricing for adult doses could start early next year, depending on when the government phases out its program of buying and distributing the shots. - 10/22/2022
A solution for Canada’s physician shortage
Incentives can go a long way in keeping older docs in the workforce, says Dr. Charles Shaver. - 10/20/2022
Alberta premier says journey to fix health system in 90 days will be 'bumpy'
Premier Danielle Smith, on her first day as premier last week, reiterated her United Conservative Party leadership campaign promise to fire the governing board of Alberta Health Services. - 10/20/2022
The (medical) funny pages: My attending wants to talk to you
Your weekly dose of giggles! - 10/20/2022
Obesity Canada updates clinical practice guidelines with new info on medical nutrition therapy and pharmacotherapy
The update adds new info to the guidelines that were first published in 2020—with new edivence references on nutrition issues like intermittent fasting, as well as emerging drug therapies. - 10/20/2022
QUIZ: Vampires! Zombies! Candy!
‘Tis the season for scary movies, ghostly decorations and pediatric dietary overindulgence. If that isn’t ghastly enough, try this fearful selection of Halloween-themed questions. If you dare! - 10/19/2022
Can we do anything about restless leg syndrome?
When symptoms are mild, even a few lifestyle changes may provide relief, notes Dr. Noorali Bharwani. - 10/19/2022
Legal column: Jury verdict restored
The jury concluded doctors failed to do a C-section early enough but didn’t say how that caused a seizure months later. - 10/19/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Sarah Blythe: "Right from day one I knew I would be working in a community pharmacy in a small town."
After graduation, I started off as a staff pharmacist, providing patient care and practising to my full scope of practice. I learned a lot from my boss at the time, as well as from the other pharmacists and staff I was working with. Then the pandemic hit.