Knee’d: What to tell patients about knee injections for osteoarthritis The growing prevalence of knee osteoarthritis could bring more patients into doctors’ offices, asking for pain relief. LTC seniors three times more likely to receive antidepressants than other seniorsJust over 60% of seniors living in long-term care were prescribed antidepressants in 2017, data analyzed by the institute indicates. That rose to 62% of residents by 2019 and 65% in 2021. Practice management: When it's time to part ways Ending the doctor-patient relationship can be stressful. Here’s what to keep in mind. Legal column: Jury verdict restored The jury concluded doctors failed to do a C-section early enough but didn’t say how that caused a seizure months later. IMC warns PMPRB's new guidelines could reduce availability of new medicines Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) has said that the PMPRB’s Revised Draft Guidelines have too much ambiguity and could reduce the availability of new medicines in Canada. Can we do anything about restless leg syndrome? When symptoms are mild, even a few lifestyle changes may provide relief, notes Dr. Noorali Bharwani. How the healthcare crowd is reacting to ideas from Alberta's new premier There's a lot of chatter. Here's a roundup to help you eavesdrop. Health Canada approves two therapies for COVID-19 treatment Single-dose Evusheld is now indicated for treating mild/moderate COVID-19 and Actemra IV is now approved for treating COVID-19 in hospitalized adults. Canadian Paediatric Society releases guidelines for detecting anxiety in kids and youth The lead author of two papers released Thursday says this is the first time the CPS has formalized its position. 'Exceptional staffing shortages' prompt college to give pharmacist extra fine instead of suspension Anne Marie Kember was sanctioned by the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists for using expired compounding powders. First Previous 405 406 407 408 409 Next Last
