26% of diabetics dispose of sharps incorrectly, making take-back programs essentialParticipating pharmacists distribute free, eco-friendly sharps containers, and take them back when they're full. When the standard of care is wrongWhat if the guidelines we've come to rely on are based on flawed data? Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan The report shows the rate of COVID-19 deaths in Atlantic Canada was more than seven times higher last year compared with the year before. Geroscience could transform aging but we must address its social and ethical implications Canadians are living longer, but that also means they're living with more health problems for longer in their later years. Case report: Rashes in pregnancy A recent case at my clinic involved a pregnant patient with a dermatitis I'd never seen before. Growing number of homeless people turning to ERs for shelter and warmth, study says ‘When we have high levels of homelessness and not enough shelter beds for people . . . the emergency department is the shelter of last resort. It’s the warming centre of last resort.’ GLP-1 receptor agonist use may reduce quality of colonoscopy bowel preparation Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, commonly used for diabetes and obesity management, are known to slow gastrointestinal motility. Donepezil 10 mg lot recalled after concern it may contain oversized tablets The oversized tablets contain up to three times the intended dose. Calories, vitamins and supplements Given how important nutrition is to health, are we taught enough about it? China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens A recent surge in respiratory illnesses across China has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization. First Previous 207 208 209 210 211 Next Last
