Patient Compliance

A Sunday clinic, when he is overwhelmed with patients, presents an interesting case for Dr. Robert Dickson.

A Toronto hospital has created Stigmavir, a made-up medication for HIV stigma, complete with a pitch-perfect drug ad that is ‘proven to reduce mild to severe HIV stigma in healthcare professionals.’

Evidence shows it substantially adds to CVD risk, but new policies may help with sodium reduction.

‘As the toxic-drug crisis changes, we’re facing new challenges and grappling with a growing group of people who are very sick and struggling in our streets and emergency rooms.’

Dr. Holly Agostino, lead author of the guidelines, says wait times for eating disorder programs have grown dramatically.

The hospital says only emergency pediatric tonsil and adenoid surgeries will proceed and that all adult ear, nose and throat surgeries will continue.

Those with the condition have a constellation of issues, which also include short stature, small heads, seizures and low muscle mass.

Equipped with the right tech tools, Teresa Pitre says pharmacists can vastly improve medication adherence at home.