B.C. field coroners get $32 an hour to face scenes of death. Some say it’s not enoughBritish Columbia field coroner Leena Chandi said the things that she and her colleagues encounter ‘are not what most people see, and nobody should have to see that.’ Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatmentFabry disease is a rare disorder that leaves the body unable to produce the correct version of an enzyme that breaks down fatty materials—leading to major damage to vital organs and shortened lifespans. Inhaled aerosol COVID-19 vaccine safe and may boost mucosal immunity in the airways Findings from phase 1 Canadian clinical trial indicate inhaled vaccine may fill a gap in defence against SARS-CoV-2. Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases Protection from measles in particular dropped in 100 countries between 2010 and 2019, unravelling decades of progress. Study scopes out whether pharmacists could acceptably provide STI services Review of more than 20 international studies examined experiences with pharmacists providing services related to sexually transmitted infections. Antidepressant-induced weight gain Antidepressants are commonly used medications, with about 16% of people in Canada using antidepressants in 2023. What is ‘cognitive shuffling’ and does it really help you get to sleep? Two sleep scientists explain How well is Ontario doing when it comes to pharmacist prescribing for dermatology problems? The service is popular, but missing the mark when it comes to underserviced populations. Which specialists are most likely to quit? U.S. data compiled by the AMA sheds light on which specialists are expressing intent to leave their current jobs and which are most likely to stay put. How can you tell long-COVID in babies, toddlers and preschoolers? Not all symptoms are the same in different age groups, researchers say. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
