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- 1/24/2022
Could CBD prevent COVID-19? Researchers call for clinical trials after promising results
Researchers are recommending clinical trials to study cannabidiol’s effects on SARS-CoV-2 after encouraging results in the laboratory and an association in a large cohort study. - 1/24/2022
Breaking up is hard to do: Study suggests living alone, failed relationships linked to inflammation in men
A study from Denmark found that men who had multiple break-ups and lived alone have higher concentrations of biomarkers of inflammation. - 1/21/2022
QUIZ: Test your dyslipidemia knowledge
How much do you know about detecting and treating dyslipidemia for the prevention of cardiovascular disease? - 1/21/2022
Boosting the boosters: Pharmacies across Canada host special clinics for COVID-19 vaccines
Pharmacists across Canada are pulling out all the stops to get the public their first, second and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines. - 1/20/2022
Paxlovid: the long list of contraindicated medications
The product monograph for Paxlovid contains a long list of contraindications and potential drug-drug interactions that includes anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, statins, antidepressants and other common medications. - 1/19/2022
How do generations differ on what the healthcare system should most urgently improve?
The majority of Gen Z and Millennials surveyed want doctors to focus on improving mental health services but the majority of Gen X and Boomers surveyed want doctors to focus on improving wait times. - 1/14/2022
Patients picky about which brand of booster? Here's what to tell them
Here are some tips to help pharmacists communicate with patients who are about to walk away from a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. - 1/14/2022
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of cellulitis
How much do you know about the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cellulitis? - 1/13/2022
New standard of practice for out-of-hospital cosmetic and aesthetic procedures for Manitoba docs
New College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba standard of practice is a first step in regulating a growing industry. It also covers vasectomies and male circumcision. - 1/13/2022
ICU doctor launches fundraiser to treat frontline staff to restaurant meals
An Ottawa critical care physician reboots an initiative to give medical staff and local restaurants a boost.