Patient Lifestyle

What does the shape of chronic spontaneous urticaria wheals tell us?
A study suggests the pattern of these red itchy rashes provides hints to their pathophysiology.
How can the pharmacist-at-intake workflow model set you free?
In the 30 years I’ve worked as a pharmacy owner and as a process analyst/ designer advising independent and corporate pharmacies around the world, the pharmacist-at-intake workflow is the most transformative single advancement I have witnessed.

Fluid in eye cells can ‘boil’ if you watch the eclipse without protection: expert

When people look up at the sun normally, the intense brightness triggers pain that causes them to look away quickly before it can cause damage.
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health calling for restrictions on legal substances, decriminalization

Dr. Kieran Moore, recommends Ontario decriminalize simple possession of unregulated drugs for personal use.
Alberta announces Crown corporation to gather research on addiction recovery

The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence, or CoRE, is expected to be up and running by the summer, with an annual budget of $5 million.
To be or not to ODB

Pharmacies are already on the losing end of government-funded services, but will government’s greed now put patients on the wrong side too?
Help patients get ready to safely view the April 8 solar eclipse

Even a brief look at the Sun during a full or partial eclipse can result in temporary or permanent damage to the eyes if proper precautions are not taken.
Each Mirena intrauterine system now provides conception control for up to 8 years

Health Canada extends the time period for use of a single Mirena intrauterine system for conception control from five years to eight years.
Ontario man now holds world record as oldest kidney transplant recipient

Walter Tauro says he didn’t even know what Guinness World Records were before he was recognized.
Fruit juice linked to increased BMI in children

A greater effect seen in younger children than older ones.

What does the shape of chronic spontaneous urticaria wheals tell us?

How can the pharmacist-at-intake workflow model set you free?

Fluid in eye cells can ‘boil’ if you watch the eclipse without protection: expert

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health calling for restrictions on legal substances, decriminalization

Alberta announces Crown corporation to gather research on addiction recovery

To be or not to ODB

Help patients get ready to safely view the April 8 solar eclipse

Each Mirena intrauterine system now provides conception control for up to 8 years

Ontario man now holds world record as oldest kidney transplant recipient

Fruit juice linked to increased BMI in children