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Health Minister Mark Holland appeals to Senate not to amend pharmacare bill
The bill is the result of weeks of political negotiations with the New Democrats, who early this year threatened to pull out of their supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals unless they could agree on the wording.
Ending sleepless nights: 5 tips to help patients conquer sleep disturbances in perimenopause and menopause
About half of patients going through perimenopause and menopause will have difficulty sleeping, experts say.

NEW DRUG: Ebglyss for atopic dermatitis

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for September.
Efficacy and safety of skeletal muscle relaxants used long term for chronic pain

Systematic review examines the effectiveness and adverse effects of long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants for chronic pain.
On-Demand Webinar: Update on influenza vaccination in older adults, with strategies for implementation
WATCH: Canada’s physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities

The CMA said it underwent a multi-year review of its archives and other documented interactions with Indigenous communities, finding a long history of harm caused by the Canadian doctors.
Six common natural products potentially harmful to the liver

One study showed 15.6 million U.S. adults consume so-called natural products associated with hepatotoxic risks.
C.D. Howe report calls for more nurse practitioners in primary care, says doctors’ groups have too much influence

The report argues that provinces have not been able to make the necessary institutional reforms to our healthcare system due to ‘fear of provoking interest groups—particularly physicians’ organizations.’
Ottawa resumes suspensions for overdue student vaccine records after two-year pause

Last year, 66% of 7- and 17-year-old students who had their records checked were overdue for vaccines to start the year.
Manitoba is getting its first extended hours primary care clinic

‘People don’t get sick exclusively during business hours.’

Health Minister Mark Holland appeals to Senate not to amend pharmacare bill

Ending sleepless nights: 5 tips to help patients conquer sleep disturbances in perimenopause and menopause

NEW DRUG: Ebglyss for atopic dermatitis

Efficacy and safety of skeletal muscle relaxants used long term for chronic pain

On-Demand Webinar: Update on influenza vaccination in older adults, with strategies for implementation

WATCH: Canada’s physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities

Six common natural products potentially harmful to the liver

C.D. Howe report calls for more nurse practitioners in primary care, says doctors’ groups have too much influence

Ottawa resumes suspensions for overdue student vaccine records after two-year pause

Manitoba is getting its first extended hours primary care clinic