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- 6/6/2020
SGLT2 inhibitors associated with a reduced risk of major cardiovascular event: study
A retrospective multicentre cohort study demonstrated that the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors (SGLT2) is associated with a reduced risk of major cardiovascular event (MCE) in people with type 2 diabetes compared to use of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4). - 6/4/2020
Healthcare union warns Saskatchewan premier of possible job action
A union representing more than 12,000 health-care and long-term care workers in Saskatchewan has written to the premier warning of job action if there is no change in negotiations. - 6/4/2020
Preliminary discussions underway for pharmacies to test for COVID-19
But further input and discussion from pharmacists needed, says OPA's Bates. - 6/4/2020
The psychological toll
Physician mental health has indeed been taxed by COVID-19 in insidious ways - 6/3/2020
Health Canada examines link between ibuprofen and 'flesh-eating disease' in children with chickenpox
Finds no association between use of nonprescription ibuprofen-containing products and the occurrence of necrotizing fasciitis - 6/3/2020
Sweden's chief epidemiologist admits country could have battled virus better
Dr. Anders Tegnell, considered the architect of Sweden's unique approach, says in retrospect there was potential for improvement