Guidelines

Emerging Omicron subvariants have potential to lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases

Reduced or abandoned public health measures speculated to be enhancing the ability of Omicron to develop more immune-evading subvariants.
What's in a name?

Sarah-Lynn Dunlop reflects on the importance of title distinctions in the pharmacy.
Driving and Dementia Roadmap assists doctors

New resource helps physicians, patients and their families navigate decisions around driving and dementia.
DOAC dosing in older patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation

An oral anticoagulant is recommended for most patients aged ≥ 65 years with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), to reduce the risk of stroke.
400,000 fewer mammograms performed during pandemic: Ontario Medical Association

Wait times for treatment in Ontario—including surgeries—are currently longer than provincial guidelines.
Younger age of diabetes diagnosis linked to greater rates of cardiovascular outcomes, mortality

When compared to non-diabetics, the gap in incidence narrows with advancing age of diagnosis
Young children facing greater risk of catching the flu this season, experts warn

Low circulation of the flu over the past two years is a factor, say experts who also fear fewer pandemic measures and reduced vaccinations will increase risks.
How Australia’s ‘national scheme’ got countrywide licences

In many ways, Australia is like Canada—with palm trees.

'It's exciting': B.C. pharmacists' new prescription and injection powers begin