ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/21/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Chris Shin: "Young pharmacists continue to challenge the status quo."
Many young leaders think outside the box. Many come out of school focused not only on what the role of pharmacists is today, but what value pharmacists can provide in various sectors such as community, industry, government, technology and global health, leveraging the knowledge and perspective of a pharmacist. - 9/21/2022
COVID-19 vaccine uptake for young Ontario children lower than experts had expected
Epidemiologist says uptake hampered because many people believe false narratives. - 9/20/2022
Nova Scotia is offering Omicron targeted COVID-19 vaccine to residents 18 and up
Nova Scotia last week opened up appointments for people 65 years old and up. - 9/20/2022
Case Report: a leg lesion 'halo'
Addressing a patient's 'just one more thing' proves interesting for Dr. Robert Dickson. - 9/20/2022
It's not gravy: FDA warns people not to cook chicken in NyQuil after social media challenge
The U.S. FDA issued a warning to the public about the dangers of using OTC medications to pull stunts on social media. - 9/20/2022
Pharmacist gives up on dream to start a medical clinic in Guelph after eight years of trying to find a doctor
Pharmacist Ashok Patel has spent $400,000 trying to establish a walk-in clinic in an underserved area of Guelph. - 9/20/2022
Manitoba expands access to COVID-19 bivalent booster to all adults
The bivalent vaccine, which targets the original strain of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, was approved earlier this month by Health Canada. - 9/20/2022
Making the case for pharmacists’ expanded scope of practice in BC
As I sit down to write this article, I reflect on my daily experiences as a community pharmacist here in Victoria, BC. On a regular basis, I hear the struggles and frustrations from patients navigating the current healthcare system. - 9/20/2022
Ontario hospitals can begin moving patients to nursing homes not of their choosing
Some hospital leaders have applauded the province's move to try to ease pressures on hospitals. - 9/20/2022
Case of Ontario doctor accused of killing four to return to court on Oct. 5
Dr. Brian Nadler was initially charged with first-degree murder last year in the death of 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital.