Patient Compliance

Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Dr. Bal Pawa: From fatigue to flourishing - navigate iron deficiency and anemia
Iron deficiency anemia has long held its position as one of the most prevalent and challenging conditions, affecting millions worldwide. But what if you knew that the landscape of managing this condition is undergoing a transformation? The traditional approaches, while effective, are making way for cutting-edge strategies that promise quicker, more precise, and more patient-friendly outcomes.
Want to counsel patients in any language? You can—and soon you probably will
A small but enthusiastic group of pharmacists are innovating with artificial intelligence. And they're coming up with ways to make you speak virtually any language and learn from avatars that mirror your real-world patient community.

The iDOCTOR will see you now

You can see a doctor virtually without being examined—physical contact unnecessary. In fact, some medical interactions happen by voice only or text messaging so even “seeing” your doctor has been made superfluous.
Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids essential to skin health: new research

To determine the role that bacteria play in lipid production, we exposed keratinocytes, the cells that make up the epidermis, to different bacteria naturally present on the skin and analyzed changes in lipid composition.
Female physicians impossible to find for Lethbridge residents

According to the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta physician directory, there are 141 active family doctors in Lethbridge. Of that 141, only 56 of the search results are female.
Sign this and lie for me: Doctor who took patient to a concert tried to push friend to provide false alibi

Dr. Raymond David Stein also grabbed the patient's waist and thigh during a Beatles tribute concert while he appeared to be sleeping, according to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal.
I don’t know how we can survive

Dr. Jabir Jassam uses an allegory to talk about the finance challenges facing doctors’ offices.
Acetylcysteine infusion overdoses lead to multiple deaths

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada has found key similarities in all cases that led to the overdoses.
Will updated COVID vaccines work against latest variant? Canadian scientists monitor global research

Canada’s first known case ofthe Omicron variantBA.2.86 was detected this week in British Columbia as the country became the seventh in the world to report its presence.
Doctors urge parents to ensure kids vaccines up to date as they head back to school

Public health agencies across the country have been running vaccine catch-up programs.

Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Dr. Bal Pawa: From fatigue to flourishing - navigate iron deficiency and anemia

Want to counsel patients in any language? You can—and soon you probably will

The iDOCTOR will see you now

Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids essential to skin health: new research

Female physicians impossible to find for Lethbridge residents

Sign this and lie for me: Doctor who took patient to a concert tried to push friend to provide false alibi

I don’t know how we can survive

Acetylcysteine infusion overdoses lead to multiple deaths

Will updated COVID vaccines work against latest variant? Canadian scientists monitor global research

Doctors urge parents to ensure kids vaccines up to date as they head back to school