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- 8/7/2019
Key change in managing mild asthma recommended in 2019 GINA guidelines
Short-acting bronchodilators used alone “as needed” are no longer recommended for adults or adolescents - 8/7/2019
Poll suggests Canadians ready for more healthcare technology, virtual care
A new poll suggests the majority of Canadians are ready to embrace more technology in healthcare, and it seems many would even trust a private company like Google or Apple with personal data if that meant 24-hour access to their doctor. - 8/7/2019
Sandra Hanna named interim CEO of Neighbourhood Pharmacies
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada has announced that Sandra Hanna will take on the role of interim Chief Executive Officer beginning Sept. 3, 2019. - 8/7/2019
HIV self-tests haven't been approved in Canada—researchers want to change that
One researcher said he hope's an upcoming study will persuade Health Canada to approve the first HIV self-test for use as early as 2020. - 8/7/2019
Dalhousie University adds medical school seats aimed at reducing doctor shortage
Nova Scotia's lone medical school is adding 16 new seats aimed at retaining doctors in a province struggling with physician shortages. - 8/6/2019
Prince Edward Island adds six drugs to formulary at cost of $750,000 a year
Prince Edward Island has added six new drugs to the provincial formulary.