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- 8/28/2023
New guidance on using take-home naloxone for in-community overdose response
The guidance is aimed at helping policy makers understand best practices for this tool. - 8/28/2023
Don't forget to enroll in PRIME by Aug. 31, B.C. pharmacy college reminds PharmaNet users
Pharmacists, students, techs and more all need to be registered with PRIME or they’ll soon lose access to PharmaNet. - 8/28/2023
Need to know about live saving CPR? A new study says it’s probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri
Researchers asked voice assistants eight questions that a bystander might pose in a cardiac arrest emergency. - 8/28/2023
Racism partly to blame for unequal healthcare provided to Indigenous women: PHAC study
Researchers used data for all females aged 15 to 55 from the annual Canadian Community Health Survey between 2015 and 2020. - 8/28/2023
A broad genetic test saved one newborn’s life. Research suggests it could help millions of others
Whole genome tests could solve the problem of doing several narrowly targeted tests on babies, which still might not find the disorder. - 8/25/2023
Case report: The eyes have it
A recent case at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic reinforces the importance of asking for more details. - 8/25/2023
Alberta Pharmacists’ Association highlights ENVIRx program partnership for National Drug Drop-off month
The association is reminding patients of best practices when bringing medications back to thew pharmacy for disposal. - 8/25/2023
QUIZ: Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are plagued with intrusive thoughts, urges or images and perform repetitive behaviours or mental acts to reduce their anxiety. Do you feel compelled to put your knowledge of OCD to the test? - 8/25/2023
Quebec physicians college says some doctors worry about reprisals after giving MAID
Dr. Michel Bureau said a growing number of MAID cases were pushing the limits of the law and that there was a slight increase in the number of procedures that didn’t follow the rules.