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- 11/5/2020
Is cannabis substitution an effective tool to curb opioid addiction?
Dr. Samuel Hickcox, the physician lead for addictions medicine at Nova Scotia Health, said there isn't "high-quality scientific evidence" supporting such a substitution program. - 11/5/2020
OMA says provincial budget an 'important step' in addressing pandemic care backlog
On Thursday, Ontario's government said it's spending $2.5 billion more in the hospital sector this year to help fight the pandemic. - 11/5/2020
Manitoba to set up three integrated youth services hubs to boost mental health, primary care
The youth hubs will aim to provide a one-stop-shop model for medical help as well as peer support and other social services. - 11/5/2020
FMF to be 'pharma free by the end of 2024': CFPC
A recently released report from the College of Family Physicians of Canada says the CFPC board, at its January meeting, ruled that the organization's Family Medicine Forum conference is to be "pharma free by the end of 2024." As well, the September report—"Management of Relationships with the Health Care/ Pharmaceutical Industry"—also said the board decided "that cannabis, homeopathic, and naturopathic exhibitors (will) be eliminated from the FMF exhibit hall by FMF 2021." - 11/5/2020
Pharmacists now part of NL flu vaccine program
Pharmacists in Newfoundland and Labrador have joined family physicians, regional health authorities and other health professionals as part of the government’s universal flu vaccination program. - 11/5/2020
Systematic review examines effectiveness of therapies for fibromyalgia
Some therapies produce small reductions in pain and improvements in quality of life, but evidence is lacking for most therapies. - 11/4/2020
Anger, frustration and accusations mar flu shot season
Ontario Premier Doug Ford touched a nerve this week when he publicly blamed pharmacies for not having enough vaccine to meet unprecedented demand for flu shots. Pharmacists are passing the blame right back. - 11/4/2020
Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled Thursday
The province says it is spending $2.5 billion more in the hospital sector this year to help fight the pandemic. - 11/4/2020
Experts agree it's time to upgrade cloth masks to three layers
Dr. Theresa Tam, the country's chief public health officer, said in a news conference Tuesday that masks with three layers — two cloth plus a filter — are now recommended over the two-layer face coverings previously suggested.