Respiratory illness, dropped masks, worker shortage, factors in kids' hospital waitsChildren's Hospital of Eastern Ontario president Alex Munter spoke to a federal health committee last week, noting that last month was the busiest September on record since the Ottawa hospital opened. Pharmacist email alerts fail to reduce co-prescribing of benzodiazepines and opioidsStudy examines whether email alerts sent by pharmacists to prescribers and primary care managers reduce co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines. What's new about the benefits of walking? Dr. Noorali Bharwani looks at how many steps it really takes to gain all the health perks of walking. 10 ways to make repackaged APIs safer: ISMP The Institute is offering design considerations for safer labelling of repacked APIs as well as examples to prevent potentially fatal mix-ups. B.C. pharmacists welcome new prescription powers, but eye administrative burden Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the expansion last week as part of a plan to address human resource challenges that are contributing to an ongoing healthcare crisis. Last days—enter now! Deadline to enter the Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards has been extended. New product: Bausch + Lomb releases Ocuvite Adult 50+ supplement with vitamin D Bausch + Lomb has released a new supplement that includes 30 mg of vitamin D. Addictions docs, Ontario govt. reach virtual care deal after outcry from physicians The issue arose after the Ministry of Health and the OMA reached a "physicians services agreement'' in February. Predictive factors for rheumatoid arthritis Study shows majority of patients’ relatives are interested in taking a predictive test. FIP releases handbooks on managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease The International Pharmaceutical Federation has released two new resources for pharmacists. First Previous 419 420 421 422 423 Next Last
