Patient Compliance

Homemade artificial pancreas now safe and effective?

Researchers from Montreal offer new proof of efficiency for homemade automated insulin delivery systems.
Sun Life to acquire virtual-care provider Dialogue Health Technologies

The companies say virtual care is bridging the gap for Canadians, half of whom say they can’t schedule a same-day or next-day doctor’s appointment.
New Brunswick to open Pharmacist Care Clinics

Pharmacists at some locations will be able to assess and prescribe for some chronic conditions and strep throat.
Saskatchewan releases new course for pharmacy managers

All licenced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should consider taking the class, the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals says.
Solu-Cortef is in shortage. Here’s how to conserve it

The Canadian Pharmacists Association released information about how healthcare providers can help conserve the life-saving medication for those who need it most.
Blame capitalism? Why hundreds of decades-old yet vital drugs are nearly impossible to find

Patients and their providers increasingly face limited or nonexistent supplies of drugs, many of which treat conditions such as cancer, heart disease and bacterial infections. But why?
Just for laughs

Dr. Jabir Jassam shares amusing and lighthearted anecdotes about a patient with a language barrier.
Four key questions answered on sleep disorder linked to dementia

It affects millions, and past age 50, men are much more likely to have it than women

Feds warn Alberta clinic will violate medicare by charging for faster doctor access