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- 8/8/2022
Do Canadian parents dispose of unused medication properly?
Many parents, one survey found, do use safe disposal programs. - 8/8/2022
Study connects climate hazards to 58% of infectious diseases
The study mapped out 1,006 pathways from the climate hazards to sick people. - 8/8/2022
'It's disappointing': Ontario hospital closing ER once again due to staff shortages
The latest data from Ontario Health shows that the average wait time for a patient to receive a first assessment by a doctor in an emergency room in the province was 2.1 hours in the month of June. - 8/8/2022
Guidelines to help manage baby formula shortage
CPhA offers resources to help pharmacists deal with supply shortage. - 8/8/2022
New product: Advil PLUS Acetaminophen combines two types of non-prescription pain medication
The product is the first to come to market from Haleon since the company became independent. - 8/7/2022
Researchers developing dissolving pain-relief implant
A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed an implant that relieves pain on demand without the use of drugs. - 8/7/2022
Polio fears rise in New York amid possible community spread
So far, only one person has tested positive for polio—an unvaccinated adult in Rockland County who suffered paralysis. - 8/7/2022
Canadian Blood Services urging people to donate as it faces collection challenges
Spokeswoman Delphine Denis says collections have been steadily decreasing since July 1. - 8/7/2022
Hospital in Fort Saskatchewan closes obstetrics unit due to lack of physicians
An emergency directive calling for some patients in Edmonton hospitals to be treated in hallways was lifted Thursday after Alberta Health Services was able to place some patients in other facilities. - 8/7/2022
Another tool to improve the diagnosis of skin cancer and other skin lesions
Combining microscopy and dermoscopy helps to identify invasive melanomas.