Patient Compliance

Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors
Dr. Jagbir Gill, a nephrologist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, said South Asian Canadians have a 50%-to-77% lower likelihood of getting a kidney transplant.
‘No backup plan’: Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March
The program co-ordinator at CAYR Community Connections in Ontario says the take-home tests are crucial to connecting with people as Canada’s HIV infections climb.

Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play

The Brain Computer Interface program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto develops technology that allows dozens of physically disabled children to use their minds to move and play.
RECALL: APO-Mometasone nasal spray recalled due to potential bacteria contamination

APO-Mometasone nasal spray is prescribed for allergy symptoms in children, for sinusitis in patients aged 12 and older, and for nasal polyps in adults.
Mental health minister says ‘safer supply’ drug concerns rooted in ‘stigma and fear’

The Public Health Agency of Canada said drug overdoses killed an average of 23 people each day last year.
And the winners are . . .

We’re pleased to introduce the 2023 Pharmacy Practice + Business Award winners—watch for the winners’ stories in each edition of our upcoming newsletters!
Between a 'quota' and a hard place: Many pharmacists tell us they increasingly face mandatory targets on clinical services

'I’m looking at the last email I received from the pharmacy where I recently worked and it’s basically saying either I do 100 (clinical services) a week or they will reduce my hours,' an Ontario pharmacist, who asked not to be identified, told Pharmacy Practice + Business.
PCOS linked to higher risk of suicide attempt

The risk varied among age groups.
Governments can improve patient, physician health by reducing ‘red tape’

CMA president Dr. Kathleen Ross and Dan Kelly of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business recently made the case for a nationwide effort combating excess paperwork in healthcare.
Actually, Ontario does NOT have a shortage of family physicians . . .

Dr. Sohail Gandhi argues family doctors should be paid for doing admin work.

Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors

‘No backup plan’: Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play

RECALL: APO-Mometasone nasal spray recalled due to potential bacteria contamination

Mental health minister says ‘safer supply’ drug concerns rooted in ‘stigma and fear’

And the winners are . . .

Between a 'quota' and a hard place: Many pharmacists tell us they increasingly face mandatory targets on clinical services

PCOS linked to higher risk of suicide attempt

Governments can improve patient, physician health by reducing ‘red tape’

Actually, Ontario does NOT have a shortage of family physicians . . .