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- 8/18/2021
Diabetes Awareness Month – The emerging role of the pharmacist in remission of Type 2 diabetes
A growing body of research is demonstrating that therapeutic carbohydrate restriction, one form of Therapeutic Nutrition, can improve metabolic function and even put type 2 diabetes into remission. - 8/18/2021
OMA burnout report targets technostress
A number of studies have documented how use of EMRs and hospital point-of-care systems have contributed to physician burnout due to the requirements for additional documentation and record-keeping. Now an OMA task force report has tackled the issue. - 8/18/2021
Changing the landscape of LTC pharmacy
For at least the last 30 years, long-term pharmacy service has operated under a central distribution model, structured on transactional compensation for pharmacy service providers. - 8/18/2021
WHO Africa: COVID 19 booster shots make 'mockery' of equity
Matshidiso Moeti and other African health officials, including the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, had warned against booster shots in recent weeks as less than 2% of the population on the continent of 1.3 billion people is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. - 8/18/2021
What is being done to distribute COVID 19 vaccines globally?
Several groups are working to get shots to poor countries, but they're falling far short of what's needed to curb outbreaks around the world. - 8/18/2021
Do your patients understand prescription coverage?
Helping patients understand why and how things work as well as supporting them through the reimbursement process can provide relief for those with many concerns and result in possible coverage of necessary medications. - 8/18/2021
A psychology professor's strategies to manage needle fear and pain
Think of the last time you were really afraid—and I mean terrified: Cold sweats, trembling, pounding heart. Now think about what it would be like to have that reaction if you saw a needle or even heard people talking about vaccines. - 8/18/2021
Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna booster shot to be available for Americans in September
The plan calls for all Americans who received Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to obtain a third shot eight months after their second dose. - 8/18/2021
CMA Foundation to provide $1 mil grant Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada to kickstart national mentorship program
The grant will also help build capacity within the IPAC more generally.