Have you found your niche?With pharmacists taking on more expanded scope, it's time for us pharmacy techs to let our skills shine. Connecting the dots between diabetes and depression: New site focuses on mental health aspect of the diseaseAccording to a survey from Diabetes Care Community almost 60% of people felt that their diabetes impacted their emotional well-being at least some of the time. UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health beds Danielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it’s re-elected May 29. Pets of pharmacy: Gizmo Our mailbox is brimming with beautiful pets! This week we’re sharing a senior pup with a heart of gold. New Brunswick launches funding for pharmacists to assess and prescribe for 7 ailments Health Minister Bruce Fitch says the funding initiative builds on government efforts to expand the role of pharmacists. Shortage of physicians leads to closure of intensive care unit at P.E.I. hospital Dr. Michael Gardam says Prince County Hospital has instead opened a progressive care unit for patients but adds that it cannot provide intensive care-level services. New menopause drug for hot flashes gets U.S. FDA approval The once-a-day pill from Astellas Pharma treats moderate-to-severe symptoms, including sweating, flushing and chills. Mediterranean ‘MIND’ diet good for the brain Greater adherence associated with lower risk of dementia. Canadian doctors weigh up U.S. proposal for earlier mammograms Regular mammography screening is currently recommended in both countries for women between the ages of 50 and 74. Women with mental disorders are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer A Swedish population study shows there is a greater need for targeted screening programs. First Previous 305 306 307 308 309 Next Last
