Patient Lifestyle

How do we come back from a pandemic of misinformation?
I’ve had irate family members of patients whom I was calling to inform of a positive COVID test yelling at me over the phone that I should be ashamed that the medical community has “suppressed” ivermectin as a prophylactic and treatment drug. It’s gotten so bad that at least one spouse of a patient threatened to kill me if their spouse died of COVID.
Link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis is a crucial discovery for people living with MS
In a study published in the journal Science, researchers found that Epstein Barr virus (EBV)—the virus that causes mononucleosis—is also an environmental trigger for MS. EBV is common, with more than 95% of people being infected during their lifetime.

Moderna prepares to seek Health Canada COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids under 6

To date, Health Canada has only approved mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for children over the age of five.
Canadian Blood Services to end 'blood ban,' bring in behaviour based screening

No later than Sept. 30, potential donors will be asked if they have had new or multiple sexual partners in the last three months, no matter their gender or sexual orientation.
Filling the gaps: Why Canada still needs a public dental health plan despite decades of medicare

Over 10% of Canadians live with pain in their mouth. People visit emergency rooms for care that could be better delivered in a dental office. Canadians lose teeth that could have been saved, which makes it hard to eat nutritiously and can make it more difficult to find work.
Solve my problem: How do you handle patients with illness anxiety disorder?

We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights!
How do different provinces stack up on walk-in clinic wait times?

Different municipalities within the various provinces boasted wildly different waits.
Hiring strategically to embrace pharmacy change

Change has been a fact of life since the first pharmacy opened its doors many centuries ago. And it’s a challenge pharmacists and pharmacist-owners will face for years to come.
Ontario Liberals pledge to fully cover medication to prevent, treat HIV

Leader Steven Del Duca made a slate of announcements last week aimed at members of the LGBTQ community.
Young Leader in Pharmacy Sherly Meilianti: "... it is essential for us to advocate for the inclusion of youth voices in any policymaking agenda."

Experience has shown me that passion, eagerness to learn and reflect, and networking are keys to success. When you have passion for something – no matter what happens – you will always have the strength to achieve what you want.

How do we come back from a pandemic of misinformation?

Link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis is a crucial discovery for people living with MS

Moderna prepares to seek Health Canada COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids under 6

Canadian Blood Services to end 'blood ban,' bring in behaviour based screening

Filling the gaps: Why Canada still needs a public dental health plan despite decades of medicare

Solve my problem: How do you handle patients with illness anxiety disorder?

How do different provinces stack up on walk-in clinic wait times?

Hiring strategically to embrace pharmacy change

Ontario Liberals pledge to fully cover medication to prevent, treat HIV

Young Leader in Pharmacy Sherly Meilianti: "... it is essential for us to advocate for the inclusion of youth voices in any policymaking agenda."