Patient Lifestyle

Let's talk about sleep
As I order yet another supply of travel tablets, I am left with the feeling that our profession can do a lot better in addressing insomnia.
Include psychosocial factors in the search for a biomarker for chronic pain: study
Findings show the need to take the holistic approach when diagnosing and managing chronic pain.

B.C. court tosses $1.2M lawsuit against doctor claiming drug caused compulsive gambling and shopping habits

The patient had racked up $220,000 in casino losses and bought 25 Louis Vuitton bags, but the judge said it was unclear whether Abilify was the cause of these behaviours.
A Berlin doctor goes on trial, accused of murdering 15 patients

Prosecutors accuse the physician of administering a fatal drug cocktail and attempting to cover up the deaths.
Too restrictive? Some diets linked to increased depression

Men and those who are overweight at greater risk.
AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say

Psychiatrist Dr. Valerie Primeau says one of the most common trends is online tests that claim they can diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
Medication service promotes delivery ease without errors

Platform geared only to pharmacies aims to be medication delivery leader in Canada.
New surge in misleading ads about diabetes on social media poses a serious health risk

So far this year, Diabetes Canada has heard from at least 300 people who saw or bought fake products like smart watches claiming to non-invasively track blood glucose levels or purported GLP-1 oral drops.
The class that had nothing to do with pharmacy yet taught me everything

This essay from our 2025 Student Essay Contest winner Kimberly Molnar was an almost unanimous pick from our panel of judges. We know you'll enjoy it. Congratulations, Kimberly!
How does your primary care stack up? We’re asking Canadians

OneCare has launched a new national survey to find out whether people’s actual experiences of care align with what they told us they want to see in a better system.

Let's talk about sleep

Include psychosocial factors in the search for a biomarker for chronic pain: study

B.C. court tosses $1.2M lawsuit against doctor claiming drug caused compulsive gambling and shopping habits

A Berlin doctor goes on trial, accused of murdering 15 patients

Too restrictive? Some diets linked to increased depression

AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say

Medication service promotes delivery ease without errors

New surge in misleading ads about diabetes on social media poses a serious health risk

The class that had nothing to do with pharmacy yet taught me everything

How does your primary care stack up? We’re asking Canadians