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B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage
A provincial government web page says the change took effect on Tuesday, after the federal government stopped supplying Paxlovid in March, and pharmacies are to obtain Paxlovid supplies from their wholesaler.
Steps vs. time: Which is a better metric for exercise?
New study looks at health outcomes of step counts compared to time spent exercising.

No need for four years of undergrad: Western University adopts early entrance to med school, new pathway for Black applicants

The pathway is meant to help remove barriers for those under-represented in medicine.
POLL: What do you think of the guidance on when breast cancer screening should start?

After a fresh review, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care says it’s keeping its guidance for starting breast cancer screening to 50 years of age.
National task force not lowering age for routine breast cancer screening to 40

It's also keeping its age ceiling for regular screening. But the Canadian Cancer Society isn't happy.
When is off-label offside?

What do all of these cases have in common? Therapeutic success, patient satisfaction and drugs being used off-label for treating conditions they have no official indication for.
Where do Canadian physicians get their professional insights?

We surveyed the Medical Post audience to better understand where and how they get fresh medical information, whether it be a quick update on a new drug indication, or sharing wisdom with peers in-person.
We’re the frontline—not the front desk

Some patients seem to think doctors aren’t allowed to say ‘no.’
Phamacogenomics and MS care

May 30 is World MS Day. I’d like to take the opportunity to discuss the importance of pharmacogenomics in providing complete care for patients with multiple sclerosis.
The opioid crisis has me fixated

In watching and reading about the opioid crisis of late, I'm finding further compassion for patients struggling with addiction.

B.C. government to pay for COVID-19 drug Paxlovid after feds drop coverage

Steps vs. time: Which is a better metric for exercise?

No need for four years of undergrad: Western University adopts early entrance to med school, new pathway for Black applicants

POLL: What do you think of the guidance on when breast cancer screening should start?

National task force not lowering age for routine breast cancer screening to 40

When is off-label offside?

Where do Canadian physicians get their professional insights?

We’re the frontline—not the front desk

Phamacogenomics and MS care

The opioid crisis has me fixated