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- 10/15/2023
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s daily face of pandemic response, stepping down
Dr. Russell says she is running for the role of president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association. - 10/15/2023
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds
By comparison, a group of people who also dieted and exercised, but then received dummy shots, lost weight initially but then regained some. - 10/15/2023
NDP to campaign on pharmacare if it backs out of Liberal deal: national director
The confidence-and-supply deal that sees the NDP supporting the minority Liberals on key votes in the House of Commons says the government will introduce a bill to create a framework for national pharmacare this year. - 10/15/2023
Pfizer trims expectations for 2023 with sales of COVID-19 vaccine, treatment, weaker than thought
Falling sales of both clipped sales in the second quarter, but Pfizer said in August that it expected a rebound in the second half of 2023. - 10/15/2023
A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval
The American College of Emergency Physicians in a statement called the paper outdated and said the term excited delirium should not be used by members who testify in civil or criminal cases. - 10/15/2023
Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses
The drugstore chain said late Sunday it also has obtained US$3.45 billion in fresh financing from some of its lenders, which will help support the company through its voluntary Chapter 11 process. - 10/14/2023
Associations celebrate pharmacy techs
Tuesday, Oct. 17 marks Pharmacy Technician Day around the world. - 10/12/2023
Tech penalized for accessing patients’ health information
The tribunal issued a fine and reprimand to an Alberta pharmacy technician for misuse of authority. - 10/12/2023
Complication during childbirth: How to advise women who are at risk of recurrence
Study shows women who suffered cardiac complications during their first delivery were most at risk for experiencing a second delivery with serious consequences. - 10/12/2023
Society of Rural Physicians of Canada worried about lack of evidence behind choice to lengthen family medicine residency
The society emphasized the extended third year could stem the already insufficient flow of family doctors to rural areas.