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- 9/1/2022
Public Health Ontario to have final say on topics studied by new science table
Public Health Ontario said it has invited existing science table members to "submit their expressions of interest'' to join the new team before a call goes out to the public on Sept. 8. - 9/1/2022
POLL: Do patients often leave an appointment with you empty handed?
This one's a two-parter! - 9/1/2022
DRUG QUIZ: Methanol poisoning
What is the treatment for methanol poisoning? What is the antidote? - 8/31/2022
Tax on sugary drinks begins in Newfoundland and Labrador, though not all are on board
Chocolate milk is exempt from the tax, as are infant formulas, yogurt drinks and diet drinks containing artificial sweeteners. - 8/31/2022
POLL: How's it going in your pharmacy with vaccinating kids?
COVID-19 vaccines were approved for children 5 to 12 earlier this year, but provinces have been slower to roll-out in-pharmacy vaccinations for children. - 8/31/2022
B.C. club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection
Nyx spoke at a press conference marking International Overdose Awareness Day, saying the groups are also seeking a judicial review of the Health Canada decision on the basis that it didn't consider Charter rights to life and equality. - 8/31/2022
Health Canada approves Moderna's Omicron booster vaccine
The version approved in the U.S. targets newer and more prevalent strains of the Omicron variant than the one submitted for approval in Canada. - 8/31/2022
Celebrating a pillar of pharmacy
Long-time pharmacy advocate Rita Winn to receive prestigious award. - 8/31/2022
Temporary model of healthcare proposed for Canso: Meeting outlines plan, hears feedback
For more than two years, Eastern Memorial Hospital (EMH) in Canso has faced frequent emergency department closures due to lack of physician and/or nursing coverage. - 8/31/2022
Canada’s low-risk alcohol use guidelines have been slashed to 6 drinks per week. Here’s why.
The careful review process identified much weaker evidence than before for the hypothesis that low doses of alcohol can protect against heart disease.