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- 6/28/2021
CMV: the most common infectious cause of birth defects
Cytomegalovirus is transmitted through contact with body fluids, mainly urine and saliva. To protect themselves, CMV Canada recommends that pregnant women wash their hands frequently, avoid sharing utensils, drinks and food with young children and avoid putting their baby's pacifier in their mouth. - 6/28/2021
The Canadian Dermatology Association has a new president
This week, Dr. Catherine C. McCuaig took on a new role as president of the Canadian Dermatology Association. - 6/28/2021
Most patients regain sense of smell within a year following COVID-19
Advise patients that persistent COVID-19–related loss of smell has an excellent prognosis with nearly complete recovery after one year. - 6/27/2021
Canadian museum looking for COVID-19 artifacts, stories
It's hard to imagine forgetting living through COVID-19, but a museum in Kingston, Ont. is already thinking ahead to preserving its history. - 6/27/2021
Vancouver pharmacist gets 5-year suspension for fake prescriptions, employees 'tuned blind eye'
This isn't the first time the Vancouver pharmacist faces discipline from the college. - 6/27/2021
Case report: The blues
Dr. Robert Dickson has another unusual case: A 65-year-old fair skinned female with a rash of irregular, superficial blue lines just under the skin on her shoulder. - 6/27/2021
Your best shots!
For our May reader contest, we asked pharmacists from across Canada to send us photos of themselves and/or their teams as they help vaccinate their community against COVID-19.