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- 10/8/2019
Common diabetes medication has potential to prevent ovarian cancer: Canadian study
The drug metformin may be able to halt and possibly reverse scarring of the ovaries that occurs with age - 10/7/2019
Electronic tool effective in reducing overmedication in seniors, study finds
Many of Canada's seniors ingest a worrying, and perhaps unnecessary, amount of medication, according to the lead author of a new study that found a Canadian-made electronic tool is effective in safely reducing the medication overload. - 10/7/2019
Symbicort Turbuhaler now approved for “prn” use as “anti-inflammatory reliever therapy” in mild persistent asthma
Indicated for 'as needed' use to relieve asthma symptoms when they occur in patients with mild persistent asthma - 10/7/2019
Trump signs proclamation restricting visas for immigrants who can't afford health insurance
The White House said in a statement that too many non-citizens were taking advantage of the country's 'generous public health programs' - 10/7/2019
2019 Canadian guidelines for using antiviral drugs for seasonal influenza
Provide guidance on use of oseltamivir and zanamivir to prevent and treat seasonal influenza - 10/7/2019
Records of 650 patients on missing computer hard drive: Alberta health officials
The external drive was not encrypted and did not have password protection - 10/7/2019
Dr. Brian Thicke, father of late actor, pleads no contest to misconduct charges
Dr. Thicke had initially faced allegations of sexual abuse and sexual impropriety, but those were withdrawn at the Oct. 8 hearing - 10/7/2019
Pharmacists: survey seeks info on your needs regarding cannabis
Pharmacists and nurses being asked to help determine future professional needs around the increasing prevalence of cannabis. - 10/6/2019
Keys to a better hospital stay
- 10/6/2019
A Canadian essential medicines list must be evidence based
A national essential medicines list has been proposed to reduce inequitable access and improve health