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- 2/26/2020
Watch for calcium channel blocker–loop diuretic prescribing cascade in older hypertensive patients
Ontario study finds higher incidence of loop diuretic prescribing in older adults started on CCBs compared to ACEIs, ARBs or other meds - 2/25/2020
Made-in-N.S. solutions to our healthcare crisis
We're facing a massive shortfall of doctors in the coming years; with our already overburdened healthcare system, we need fresh ideas to fix it - 2/25/2020
Prepare for new coronavirus like an emergency, Canadian health minister advises
There has been a rash of new cases appearing in Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan over the past week - 2/25/2020
Professional identity in pharmacy
Dr. Zubin Austin on the distinction between the basic tasks of pharmacy and the greater value of their role - 2/25/2020
Physician ‘report cards’ can change prescribing habits, study reveals
New research from the non-profit research institute ICES shows that physicians who have read Health Quality Ontario “report cards” on their prescribing habits tend to prescribe fewer high-risk antipsychotic medications to patients in nursing homes. - 2/25/2020
B.C. hospice loses funding after refusing to provide assistance in dying
The contract gives the hospice about $1.5 million annually, which covers 94% of the cost to operate 10 beds - 2/25/2020
The greener clinic
Doctors have an important example to set protecting the health of the planet for the sake of Canadians—here are a few easy ways to get started