Patient Lifestyle

In (qualified) defense of Dr. Google
A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, especially for a worried patient. But after beating the bushes of the medical system, getting test after test for my strange symptoms—I had a keystroke of luck on my own.
U.S. FDA grants approval for dextromethorphan–bupropion combo for depression
Rapid-onset antidepressant expected to be available in the United States later this year for treating major depressive disorder in adults.

Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

Hospitalizations jumped more than two and a half times immediately after Canada green-lit recreational use of dried cannabis flower in October 2018.
$118M to support B.C. family doctors, keep clinics open until new pay model: Dix

FPs in B.C. will be eligible for an average $25,000 each to help tide them over until a new compensation model is established this fall, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday.
'Obsession with efficiency': More than half of docs suffering burnout symptoms: CMA survey

The survey suggests that one-quarter of respondents were experiencing severe or moderate anxiety and almost half of the respondents were struggling with depression.
Young Leader in Pharmacy Tiana Tilli: "The ability to shape my practice and be constantly evolving keeps me on my toes and excited."

I'm driven by patients. Specifically, finding ways to improve the quality of healthcare patients receive while reducing barriers they face when accessing pharmacy services.
'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may help heavy drinkers quit

During the eight months after their first dosing session, patients taking psilocybin did better than the other group in the study.
N.L.'s health authorities reviewing mammography results after possible errors

A news release said the review was prompted by a notification that some viewing workstations did not meet recommended technical standards to analyze mammography images.
Leaning into the scary

Sarah-Lynn Dunlop faces her fears and encourages other pharmacy techs to do the same.
How does Canada rank on 'health freedoms?'

A recent report examined how countries stack up on factors like medical assistance in dying, abortion, legal purchase ages of tobacco and alcohol and more.

In (qualified) defense of Dr. Google

U.S. FDA grants approval for dextromethorphan–bupropion combo for depression

Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

$118M to support B.C. family doctors, keep clinics open until new pay model: Dix

'Obsession with efficiency': More than half of docs suffering burnout symptoms: CMA survey

Young Leader in Pharmacy Tiana Tilli: "The ability to shape my practice and be constantly evolving keeps me on my toes and excited."

'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may help heavy drinkers quit

N.L.'s health authorities reviewing mammography results after possible errors

Leaning into the scary

How does Canada rank on 'health freedoms?'