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- 2/27/2020
Promising new results from new B.C. study on genomic testing in community pharmacy
The second phase of a UBC study suggests PGx testing is a valuable tool for ensuring patients get the right drug at the right dose and with little or no side effects. - 2/27/2020
Paul Blanchard leaves NBPA for new opportunity at dental society
The executive director of 15 years will hand the reins over to Janet MacDonnell, who will serve as interim executive director - 2/26/2020
New study examines tolerability of newer antiseizure medications
Intolerable adverse effect rate has not improved over the past three decades despite increased use of second-generation antiseizure meds - 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 - 2/26/2020
Conscience rights matter
Many physicians’ groups have expressed concern about being forced to make a referral for this service, in violation of their morals and ethics - 2/25/2020
N.S. father says drug pricing 'chess game' cost his daughter her life
Her death has become a rallying cry for advocates who say the federal government's recent changes to drug-pricing regulations are preventing 'life-saving' medicines from reaching Canada - 2/25/2020
Federal MAiD bill gets mixed reviews
The conservatives have suggested the bill 'goes far beyond' the court ruling that ordered the new legislation - 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
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