Healthcare

U.S. researchers test pig to human transplant in donated body
This time around, surgeons in Alabama transplanted a pig's kidneys into a brain-dead man—a step-by-step rehearsal for an operation they hope to try in living patients possibly later this year.
Paxlovid: the long list of contraindicated medications
The product monograph for Paxlovid contains a long list of contraindications and potential drug-drug interactions that includes anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics, statins, antidepressants and other common medications.

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Pharmacist creates safe space for immunocompromised patients

When his father, a liver transplant patient, became eligible for his fourth vaccine dose, Daron Basmadjian decided it would be safer to bring him to the pharmacy.
Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency

Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee said Thursday the drugs are killing people and creating a mental health crisis in every community in Yukon.
COVID-19 diagnosis leads to decline in mobility and functioning in older adults

Canadian study shows non-hospitalized adults age 50+ with COVID-19 have higher risk of worsening mobility and physical function compared with those without COVID-19.
B.C. techs authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccines

With specific limits and mandatory training, BC joins other provinces in allowing techs to provide vaccines
Nova Scotians seeking MAiD will soon have 'oral option' to self administer

As yet, it's unclear exactly when the required clinicians still needed to supervise will be trained and available.
Young Leader in Pharmacy Rebecka Isaksson: "We are quickly moving towards a reality where we cannot treat microbial infections."

As a researcher no day is like the next, and that’s why I love research. Yes sure, there are days when nothing works, and it seems like the “chemistry gods” are laughing at you.
Study finds 15-fold increase in maternal deaths related to chronic hypertension

Worrying trend seen over the past 40 years with chronic hypertension, older maternal age, obesity to blame.

U.S. researchers test pig to human transplant in donated body

Paxlovid: the long list of contraindicated medications

Poll: Would you get tested if you had an exposure but were asymptomatic?

Pharmacist creates safe space for immunocompromised patients

Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency

COVID-19 diagnosis leads to decline in mobility and functioning in older adults

B.C. techs authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccines

Nova Scotians seeking MAiD will soon have 'oral option' to self administer

Young Leader in Pharmacy Rebecka Isaksson: "We are quickly moving towards a reality where we cannot treat microbial infections."

Study finds 15-fold increase in maternal deaths related to chronic hypertension