Patient Lifestyle

Menopause discussions are coming into the open, with a boost from celebs
Pop culture depictions of puberty are common. TV, movies, books and music all frequently showcase the tumult of tweens coming of age.
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
The findings could shift perceptions that the new class of obesity drugs are cosmetic treatments and put pressure on health insurers to cover them.

Publicly funded genetic test for suitable antidepressants would save healthcare costs: study

Genes are responsible for about 42% of the variation in how people respond to antidepressants.
Older Canadians take more prescription opioids than any other age group: report

Older adults also more vulnerable to overdosing, hospitalization and death from them.
Helping patients choose OTC products

Pharmacy technicians have an important role to play in helping ensure patients are using over-the-counter products wisely and appropriately.
Tool helps pharmacists and physicians see interactions between cannabinoids and other medications

The free CANNabinoid Drug Interaction Review allows pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to quickly see if there is a potential interaction.
On-demand webinar: Bee prepared – understanding natural health products for pediatric cough and cold
Guide outlines practical approach to primary care patients with chronic pain

RATE tool addresses the complexities of first-line assessment and treatment of chronic pain
Hospitals have special protection under the rules of war. Why are they in the crosshairs in Gaza?

The head of surgery at Gaza’s largest and most advanced hospital held up his phone Saturday to the hammering of gunfire and artillery shelling. ‘Listen,’ said Dr. Marwan Abu Sada as fighting raged around Shifa Hospital.
Injectable HIV drug less accessible to patients in B.C. than other provinces: doctor

Dr. Brian Conway questioned why the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, and not the prescribing health practitioner, decides who qualifies for the extended release injectable drug called Cabenuva.

Menopause discussions are coming into the open, with a boost from celebs

Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

Publicly funded genetic test for suitable antidepressants would save healthcare costs: study

Older Canadians take more prescription opioids than any other age group: report

Helping patients choose OTC products

Tool helps pharmacists and physicians see interactions between cannabinoids and other medications

On-demand webinar: Bee prepared – understanding natural health products for pediatric cough and cold

Guide outlines practical approach to primary care patients with chronic pain

Hospitals have special protection under the rules of war. Why are they in the crosshairs in Gaza?

Injectable HIV drug less accessible to patients in B.C. than other provinces: doctor