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- 4/23/2024
Health Canada has approved Keytruda for gastric cancer
Keytruda and chemotherapy were found to increase median overall survival to 12.9 months, compared with 11.5 months on just chemotherapy. - 4/23/2024
A preventable epidemic: Canadian Paediatric Society statement on congenital syphilis
The Canadian Paediatric Society's new position statement shares how to prevent the often deadly impacts of congenital syphilis. - 4/22/2024
3 reasons pharmacies shouldn’t advertise services as ‘free’
Pharmacies should avoid using the word ‘free’ for pharmacy services, says the Alberta College of Pharmacy. - 4/22/2024
April 24 and May 1: OCP running info sessions about PACE assessments for pharmacy technicians
At the end of 2024, PACE will replace the Structured Practical Training program for pharmacy technician applicants. - 4/21/2024
‘Protect Your Future. Get immunized!’: National Immunization Awareness Week kicks off
Immunize Canada and The Canadian Pharmacists Association have created resources for pharmacists to share on social media and use in their practice for National Immunization Awareness Week. - 4/18/2024
Simple finger-prick blood test could help women with debilitating condition
A Canadian company is working to perfect a simple, finger-prick blood test that would revolutionize the diagnosis of endometriosis—a chronic condition characterized by debilitating pelvic pain that affects one in 10 women worldwide. - 4/17/2024
Budget 2024 includes student loan forgiveness for pharmacists
Canada’s 2024 budget includes expanding the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include pharmacists working in some regions of the country. - 4/17/2024
Three moves the OCP is making around preferred provider networks
The Ontario College of Pharmacists has announced it will take steps to address preferred provider networks—including exploring stronger regulatory responses. - 4/17/2024
Certain gut bacteria lowers cholesterol levels: study
Could boosting beneficial gut bacteria help fight heart disease? - 4/16/2024
WELL Health to acquire all ‘The Health Clinic by Shoppers’ clinics
The clinics include four in British Columbia and six in Ontario. They will be rebranded as WELL Clinics.