ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/21/2024
Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its updated ‘consent to treatment’ policy
Expanded guidance sets out expectations for the professional conduct of Ontario physicians around issues of patient consent. - 10/21/2024
Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its policy for closing a medical practice
Policy sets out professional and legal obligations for Ontario physicians who are closing their practice for extended period. - 10/20/2024
A blood test to predict CVD in women decades before it arrives?
Biomarkers give clues to which women are of greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future and could lead to early interventions, such as lifestyle modification, to reduce the risks. - 10/20/2024
New resources for pharmacists offer guidance on heat therapy to manage musculoskeletal pain
FIP guide notes unique position of pharmacists to offer comprehensive care for prevalent condition. - 10/20/2024
New Alberta licensee and proprietor education programs reflect evolution of pharmacy practice
Alberta College of Pharmacy programs replace the existing Licensee Education Program (LEP) and Proprietor’s Self-Assessment. - 10/20/2024
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds decision in Shoppers Drug Mart franchise class action
The suit accused Shoppers Drug Mart of breaching a franchise agreement and unfairly seizing profits, and alleged that it owed them money. - 10/16/2024
Webinar to offer new tools to address medication safety through continuous quality improvement
Free online event Oct. 24 is presented by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada and focuses on making improvements in everyday processes. - 10/15/2024
Overuse of oral corticosteroids is common among Canadian patients with severe asthma
Frequent or prolonged OCS use can pose substantial health risks, but there are other options for severe asthma. - 10/10/2024
How the health of your gut microbiome can affect your skin
There is increasing clinical evidence linking changes in the composition of the gut microbiome to the development of various skin diseases. - 10/10/2024
Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus: Are we losing sight of overall health? Here’s what the science says
While these treatments hold promise, there are limitations and cautions to be considered.