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Good for mom, good for baby: Treating post-partum depression with group CBT may help infants regulate emotions
Study from McMaster University suggests group cognitive behavioural therapy delivered by peers is effective in helping both parents and infants.
‘Notable changes’: ACP wants feedback on newly drafted update to its Standards of Practice
The college has released a draft issue of the statements, which include changes to how and why pharmacists can administer injections, and clarify relationships between healthcare providers.

CADTH to offer formulary management advice

A newly created Formulary Management Expert Committee will provide guidance on the best use and reimbursement of drugs to publicly funded drug programs and cancer agencies.
Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Dr. Hinshaw

Dr. Deena Hinshaw had reportedly been hired and then removed from a role with Indigenous Wellness Core, a program in Alberta Health Services focused on Indigenous health.
Groups decry ‘punitive,’ ‘coercive’ drug policies in worsening overdose crisis

Ethical concerns aside, is mandatory treatment of overdose patients even effective?
Indigenous Guiding Circle will help form CMA policy

The council of Indigenous leaders and knowledge-keepers will be convened over several months with the goal of shaping CMA policy.
Fee face-off: how much do pharmacies get paid across the country?

The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy released new information about the fees for flu shots and prescription renewals across the country in 2022.
Myocardial infarction leads to speedier decline in cognition, brain health

Recent research found the changes become more pronounced as time goes on.
No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity

What if treating obesity could be as easy as popping an effective pill?
‘Almost constantly’: What’s the real effect of social media on youth mental health?

U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory highlights increasing concerns about social media’s effects on the mental health of children and adolescents.

Good for mom, good for baby: Treating post-partum depression with group CBT may help infants regulate emotions

‘Notable changes’: ACP wants feedback on newly drafted update to its Standards of Practice

CADTH to offer formulary management advice

Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Dr. Hinshaw

Groups decry ‘punitive,’ ‘coercive’ drug policies in worsening overdose crisis

Indigenous Guiding Circle will help form CMA policy

Fee face-off: how much do pharmacies get paid across the country?

Myocardial infarction leads to speedier decline in cognition, brain health

No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity

‘Almost constantly’: What’s the real effect of social media on youth mental health?