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- 5/27/2020
Antihypertensive deprescribing may be possible in some older patients with hypertension
No substantial change in short-term blood pressure control, but long-term clinical outcomes uncertain - 5/26/2020
Survey confirms ongoing drug supply challenges
Up to 60% of pharmacists report receiving reduced supplies on most or all medication orders. - 5/26/2020
Canadian study of critically ill patients with COVID-19 found lower death rate
A Canadian case series of all patients with COVID-19 admitted to six intensive care units (ICUs) in Metro Vancouver found patient outcomes were substantially better than reported in other jurisdictions. The paper is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). - 5/26/2020
New York pharmacist charged with COVID-19 fraud
The pharmacist worked with a used car salesman to hoard and price gouge scarce N95 masks - 5/26/2020
Ontario to take over management at more long-term care homes
The government said it is 'fully prepared' to take over more homes or shut down facilities if necessary - 5/26/2020
The coronavirus feeds on other diseases, crises
Other health and social crises haven’t waned and they aren’t background noise - 5/25/2020
Justin Trudeau says he'll take COVID 19 antibody test once available
Meanwhile, his government has faced criticism over the delay in the procurement of personal protective gear