Patient Lifestyle

Techs to complete EDI learning activity: ACP
The Alberta College of Pharmacy says pharmacy technicians may now join pharmacists in completing the 2023 prescribed learning activity, which focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion, specifically as they relate to Indigenous communities.
Why fee-for-service is essentially volunteering
A few short months ago under FFS, at least half my work was volunteer, but I sure didn't feel like everyone loves a volunteer.

UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest

The University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine says it is mourning the unexpected death of Dr. Pieter Swart, an anesthesiologist and associate professor at the school.
Two drugs are better than one: Combined methotrexate and low-dose prednisone help severe alopecia areata

Response similar to that from JAK inhibitors for refractory patients.
Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like nonstop vomiting and heart issues

Well-known health impacts of cannabis use include respiratory issues, decreased cognitive ability, psychosis and risk of future substance use.
B.C. clinic says it can’t keep up with demand for IUDs

B.C. clinics that are prescribing contraception say they’re facing high demand for IUDs after they began to be covered by the government.
It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past: Recent studies have failed to support its claims

While the Paleo Diet has many adherents, clinical research has yet to substantiate its purported health benefits.
Would you recognize pertussis? A case and call for vaccination

Some important takeaways for physicians from a particular case during Alberta's recent pertussis outbreak.
More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change

For the last two years, rushing their toddler to hospital has become the norm for Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband.
Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose related brain injuries

The ministry says that, by working with psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and occupational therapists, a patient can grasp their new needs and limitations.

Techs to complete EDI learning activity: ACP

Why fee-for-service is essentially volunteering

UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest

Two drugs are better than one: Combined methotrexate and low-dose prednisone help severe alopecia areata

Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like nonstop vomiting and heart issues

B.C. clinic says it can’t keep up with demand for IUDs

It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past: Recent studies have failed to support its claims

Would you recognize pertussis? A case and call for vaccination

More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change

Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose related brain injuries