Prevnar 20 now indicated for immunization of infants, children and adolescentsThe routine vaccination schedule for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease is a three-dose primary series followed by a toddler booster dose. Lorazepam linked to disease progression in pancreatic cancerAlprazolam may be the safer choice. New guidance on using take-home naloxone for in-community overdose response The guidance is aimed at helping policy makers understand best practices for this tool. Don't forget to enroll in PRIME by Aug. 31, B.C. pharmacy college reminds PharmaNet users Pharmacists, students, techs and more all need to be registered with PRIME or they’ll soon lose access to PharmaNet. POLL: Have patients been pushing to be prescribed Ozempic for weight loss? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. Case report: The eyes have it A recent case at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic reinforces the importance of asking for more details. Alberta Pharmacists’ Association highlights ENVIRx program partnership for National Drug Drop-off month The association is reminding patients of best practices when bringing medications back to thew pharmacy for disposal. Out of the fire and into your pharmacy: What you need to know about caring for wildfire evacuees They may come in with little or no identification, or may come from a part of the country with no electronic health records. Here's how you can help. Watch for it: A 'tri-demic' of viruses could be on its way The 2023 fall season could bring in higher-than-usual incidences of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID infections, according to an Ontario Medical Association panel. Are you ready? An interview with a tremor Two years after his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, retired family doctor Mark Wise sits down to talk it out with his own tremor. First Previous 155 156 157 158 159 Next Last
