Patient Lifestyle

Understanding the early-life origins of suicide: Vulnerability may begin even before birth
People considering their own death have often gone through long periods of intense suffering and internal struggles.
A look at the Texas abortion law's swift impact, and future
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a one-page order Friday night, reinstating a Texas law that prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity, usually around six weeks—and before some women know they're pregnant.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force adjust advice on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks

Bleeding risks for adults in their 60s and up who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in its draft guidance.
How physicians can show they're welcoming to patients from marginalized communities
PANS celebrates pharmacy professionals who made outstanding contributions during pandemic

In their 2021 awards, the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia honoured pharmacy professionals who showed exceptional communication skills, dedication and community engagement during a difficult year.
Manitoba announces 3rd dose strategy

Includes immunocompromised, travellers and healthcare workers.
Are patients using virtual care less respectful of physicians’ time?

Our weekly news poll looks at whether patients using virtual care are less respectful of physicians’ time.
Thank goodness: Latest COVID modelling shows fewer cases than predicted this past week

But Canadians should continue to follow public health measures heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, said Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.
Neighbourly poised to become second-largest pharmacy chain in Alberta

Most pharmacies in the Neighbourly network increase their clinical services after they're acquired, said CEO Chris Gardner.
SK pharmacists on frontlines against vaccine hesitancy

With COVID-19 cases at record highs in the province of Saskatchewan, pharmacists are manning the front lines with more than just syringes of vaccine in their hands.

Understanding the early-life origins of suicide: Vulnerability may begin even before birth

A look at the Texas abortion law's swift impact, and future

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force adjust advice on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks

How physicians can show they're welcoming to patients from marginalized communities

PANS celebrates pharmacy professionals who made outstanding contributions during pandemic

Manitoba announces 3rd dose strategy

Are patients using virtual care less respectful of physicians’ time?

Thank goodness: Latest COVID modelling shows fewer cases than predicted this past week

Neighbourly poised to become second-largest pharmacy chain in Alberta

SK pharmacists on frontlines against vaccine hesitancy