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- 6/16/2022
The (medical) funny pages: Alternative music to my ears
This week we've got giggles and making do or doing without, and much more! - 6/16/2022
Mystery drug quiz: Sneaky side effects
Sometimes a drug may be identified by its side effects alone. This Mystery Drug may cause akathisia, blurred vision, constipation, weight gain, xerostomia, dystonia and tardive dyskinesia. - 6/16/2022
Point-of-care testing doesn’t change antibiotic use in children in the ED, Finnish study
But Canadian doctor points out socio-behavioral drivers which drive inappropriate prescribing. - 6/16/2022
Saskatchewan offering monkeypox vaccines for close, high risk contacts
There are no reported instances of monkeypox in Saskatchewan and the ministry says the risk of catching the virus is low. - 6/16/2022
Shall we dance? How mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental health
I fell in love with the brain as an undergraduate student and pursued a career in neuroscience, but for years I had largely ignored this structure, since it appeared to be involved “only” in processing of bodily sensations. - 6/15/2022
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of COPD diagnosis
How much do you know about diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? - 6/15/2022
New top doctor in Yukon to help with pandemic and overdoses, health minister says
Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has announced Dr. Sudit Ranade will be the chief medical officer of health starting July 4. - 6/15/2022
New Jersey pharmacist opens non-profit pharmacy for the uninsured
Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy in Red Bank, N.J., offers medications, immunizations, health education and counseling. - 6/14/2022
What goes on behind your closed doors?
If yours is a larger pharmacy, you may very well offer public washrooms. While what goes on behind those closed doors may not be top of mind when providing healthcare services, you shouldn't turn your back on this important part of your pharmacy.