Guidelines

Tech Talk CE: Understanding the pathophysiology and treatment of common cardiovascular (CV) conditions seen in daily practice
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.

Health Canada approves B.C.'s request to re-prohibit illicit drug-use in most public spaces

The announcement comes as the provincial coroner marked the death of 192 people killed by illicit drugs in March.
Goodbye spinal tap? A simple blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease

A study shows that a blood test can be as accurate as much more invasive, and expensive, tests in detecting Alzheimer's disease early.
European Medicines Agency pulls authorization for AstraZeneca’s COVID shot, at company’s request

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine was first given the nod by the EMA in January 2021. Within weeks, however, concerns grew about the vaccine’s safety.
Sask. to give up to $2K per trip for kids who need care they can’t get in province

‘The specialist physician or surgeon who applies for the prior approval must also indicate the expected length of stay required for treatment,’ noted a release from the province.
Don’t forget to check blood pressure in children and adolescents

New study shows the long-term cardiovascular outcomes of children and youth with hypertension.
Updated NACI guidance on COVID-19 vaccination looking ahead to fall 2024

The guidance includes an important note on dose intervals.
OMA and gov’t far apart in fee talks as binding arbitration begins

A stark divide in proposed increases for year one of next physician services agreement for 2024-28: 22.9% from the OMA and 3% from government.
Antipsychotics associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes in dementia

Risks of a broad range of adverse outcomes need to be considered before prescribing antipsychotic drugs for people with dementia.

Tech Talk CE: Understanding the pathophysiology and treatment of common cardiovascular (CV) conditions seen in daily practice

Three drug admin no-nos found in B.C. pharmacy college review

Health Canada approves B.C.'s request to re-prohibit illicit drug-use in most public spaces

Goodbye spinal tap? A simple blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease

European Medicines Agency pulls authorization for AstraZeneca’s COVID shot, at company’s request

Sask. to give up to $2K per trip for kids who need care they can’t get in province

Don’t forget to check blood pressure in children and adolescents

Updated NACI guidance on COVID-19 vaccination looking ahead to fall 2024

OMA and gov’t far apart in fee talks as binding arbitration begins

Antipsychotics associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes in dementia