Patient Lifestyle

Case report: Invisible rash
Most acute concerns for which patients consult our walk in clinic have a visible component.
‘People don’t judge you’: Inside the final days of a safe consumption site in Toronto
The Canadian Press visited the Queen Street supervised consumption site on a recent Friday before it shuttered its doors on April 1. That’s the day a new Ontario law came into effect banning such sites located within 200 metres of a school or daycare.

Toronto nurse practitioner researching and treating pain in kids wins Gairdner Award

Jennifer Stinson’s team also developed a four-foot tall robot named Medi that interacts with children undergoing painful procedures at SickKids.
Once-weekly insulin: a spotlight on insulin icodec

Patients using icodec tend to have a higher incidence of hypoglycemic events compared to glargine or degludec, especially on days 2–4 of the weekly dosing cycle.
Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada

Measles, a highly contagious viral infection formally considered eliminated from Canada in 1998, is making a surprising comeback, challenging our public health systems and communities at large.
Not just a bit of ‘chemobrain’: Barriers persist to treating cancer-related cognitive impairment

Urgent need for a tailored screening panel for patients with CRCI, as typical formal neurocognitive testing was developed for very different situations.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of obstructive sleep apnea

From Apple Watches to cognitive benefits, how much do you know about the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea?
ADHD med use in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in children

Study and meta-analysis examine exposure to methylphenidate, amphetamines and atomoxetine during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring.
Taking factors like family and culture into account when treating Black dementia patients

A session on dementia at the BPAO annual health symposium highlighted key interventions for Black Canadians living with dementia.
Why patients trust pharmacists more than anyone else

Let’s dive into the hilarious, heartwarming, and sometimes bizarre reasons why patients put their faith in us—and why we should be proud of it.

Case report: Invisible rash

‘People don’t judge you’: Inside the final days of a safe consumption site in Toronto

Toronto nurse practitioner researching and treating pain in kids wins Gairdner Award

Once-weekly insulin: a spotlight on insulin icodec

Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada

Not just a bit of ‘chemobrain’: Barriers persist to treating cancer-related cognitive impairment

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of obstructive sleep apnea

ADHD med use in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in children

Taking factors like family and culture into account when treating Black dementia patients

Why patients trust pharmacists more than anyone else