Healthcare

Where is Canada’s data on Black maternal health and mortality?
How many Black women die during childbirth in Canada? We simply don’t know. As the U.K and U.S. develop stronger policies to tackle maternal mortality, Canada is being left behind due to its colour-blind approach to medical care and that could be harming Black Canadian mothers.
How to approach change management in your pharmacy
Change is a must. Change is the future, however small, for pharmacy. It’s been a while since I have written an article and it took me some time to think about a topic that is relevant yet important. Then I thought, there is nothing else more relevant to talk about than change.

Long COVID affects more older adults; shots don't prevent it: new research

In a study of veterans published Wednesday, about one-third who had breakthrough infections showed signs of long COVID.
Quebec bill would give Alzheimer's patients access to medical aid in dying
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children

The best available evidence points to a fairly common stomach bug that isn't known to cause liver problems in otherwise healthy kids. That virus was detected in the the blood of stricken children but—oddly—it has not been found in their diseased livers.
Independent U.S. pharmacies take quasi-monopolies to task

Submission to Federal Trade Commission urges action on mega companies putting patients at risk.
Not in my pharmacy: Clearing the smoke on employees who light up

You counsel patients regularly about the dangers of smoking and have helped more than a few kick their nicotine habit. But you can’t seem to do anything about the smoker in your midst: a pharmacy team member who lights up regularly.
With melatonin supplement use on the rise, experts ask if it should be prescription-only

Patients often use melatonin supplements incorrectly, sleep experts say.
New site aims to raise awareness around medication safety

With content driven by pharmacy students, goal is to educate and reduce errors
Ontario College of Pharmacists recruiting for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory group

The college is looking for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and members of the public to join its Pharmacy Regulation and Practice EDI Advisory Group.

Where is Canada’s data on Black maternal health and mortality?

How to approach change management in your pharmacy

Long COVID affects more older adults; shots don't prevent it: new research

Quebec bill would give Alzheimer's patients access to medical aid in dying

Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children

Independent U.S. pharmacies take quasi-monopolies to task

Not in my pharmacy: Clearing the smoke on employees who light up

With melatonin supplement use on the rise, experts ask if it should be prescription-only

New site aims to raise awareness around medication safety

Ontario College of Pharmacists recruiting for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory group