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- 5/8/2024
Drugs that aren’t antibiotics can also kill bacteria—new method pinpoints how
Studies have found that nearly a quarter of drugs that aren’t normally prescribed as antibiotics, such as medications used to treat cancer, diabetes and depression, can kill bacteria at doses typically prescribed for people. - 5/8/2024
New antibiotics underused in antibiotic-resistant infections: U.S. study
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that healthcare providers aren’t prescribing these new options as much as they should. - 5/7/2024
Three drug admin no-nos found in B.C. pharmacy college review
In a routine check, The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia found some B.C. pharmacists were found to be injecting vitamin B12 without a prescription and others were breaking different drug administration rules. - 5/6/2024
To make AI safe, governments must regulate data collection
Why not start thinking about what kinds of data are too risky to allow private companies to collect and analyze? Why not use considerations of human dignity or autonomy when deciding if certain kinds of data should even exist? - 5/5/2024
Expanding paramedics’ scope has serious implications for medication safety: ISMP Canada
Paramedics increasing their scope and working in new patient care models means there is now a higher risk of medication errors, ISMP Canada says. - 4/30/2024
Some pharmacies missing steps in competency assessment program for compounding sterile preparations
Some staff are compounding sterile preparations for patients without passing gloved fingertip sampling and media fill testing in a competency assessment program, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia says. - 4/29/2024
Obstetric and gynecological violence: Empowering patients to recognize and prevent it
Obstetric and gynecological violence seems to happen quite often, and women report that it leaves them feeling dehumanized, violated or powerless. - 4/28/2024
Stop asking me if I’ve tried keto: Why weight stigma is more than just being mean to fat people
People may think weight stigma only manifests as rude comments. But the reality is that it's often insidious—fat microaggressions invade every aspect of daily life and remind fat people that they are not viewed as okay. - 4/28/2024
What meds are Canadians taking? Insights from Telus Health’s 2024 Drug Data Trends and National Benchmarks report
Data on diabetes, dermatology and depression and more in this latest report that examines how much drug plans spend on different medications each year. - 4/25/2024
How to approach advance care planning for children with serious illness
More needs to be done to initiate conversations around goals of care and advance care planning.