Aspirin may benefit people with elevated lipoprotein-a (Lp(a)) Recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, there are no approved therapies. POLL: Have you had an injury or health issue from administering vaccines?Giving injections day-in and out within a compressed period can lead to health issues such as repetitive strain injuries. Has this been a problem for you, or is it something you’re worried about? Emergency room at Ontario hospital closing until December due to staff shortage The decision to close the ER for two months follows a series of short-notice, temporary closures. Musings on aging Among the ferns and foliage, Dr. Gary Kinney welcomes the aging process—including the liberation of logic. Tailor antimicrobials to patients’ clinical presentation and risk factors in cases of sepsis Article from Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists highlights sepsis guideline updates that impact pharmacists. Canadian screening tool could better predict asthma in children: JAMA study A new tool, the CHILDhood Asthma Risk Tool, or CHART, helps providers determine the risk of childhood asthma. A study on its efficacy was published in JAMA, concluding it could be used as a routine screening tool in primary care. New product: Bausch + Lomb releases Ocuvite Adult 50+ supplement with vitamin D Bausch + Lomb has released a new supplement that includes 30 mg of vitamin D. What's new about the benefits of walking? Dr. Noorali Bharwani looks at how many steps it really takes to gain all the health perks of walking. Addictions docs, Ontario govt. reach virtual care deal after outcry from physicians The issue arose after the Ministry of Health and the OMA reached a "physicians services agreement'' in February. 10 ways to make repackaged APIs safer: ISMP The Institute is offering design considerations for safer labelling of repacked APIs as well as examples to prevent potentially fatal mix-ups. First Previous 719 720 721 722 723 Next Last