Untangling which brushes can exacerbate hair problems for your patientsIf patients have patchy hair, hair loss, or hair that won’t grow because it keeps breaking off, a contributing culprit could be the type of hair brush they are using. The big meaning behind micro-relationships, and why we should talk to strangers morePsychology Prof. Gillian Sandstrom was a lonely graduate student in Toronto when she began what she calls ‘a tiny, tiny micro-relationship.’ What’s the best combination of treatments for vitiligo? It's a challenge for dermatologists to stop depigmentation and stimulate repigmentation. Choosing the right topical treatment and phototherapy is key. How bad science is becoming big business Fraudulent science is not about just a few bad apples. No guzzling, no gulping! How a cold drink or treat on a hot day may trigger AF in those at risk More research on ‘cold drink heart’ suggests some patients can avoid an AF episode by abstaining from ice cream and slushies. Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 out of 100, which is well above the national average. Does hypnosis have the potential to help manage pain and anxiety during procedures? A new Canadian study examined how hypnosis helped patients handle chronic orofacial pain, as well as anxiety, during trips to the dentist. More funding and collaboration to fuel practice change By filling research and evidence gaps in pharmacy, we can move the profession forward in a big way. Placebos reduce the intensity and interference of PMS symptoms: study Even in patients who were informed beforehand that they would be taking a placebo, the inactive pills worked. Varenicline plus brief behavioural counselling increases vaping abstinence in youth Study evaluates the efficacy of varenicline for nicotine vaping cessation in youth who are not regular tobacco smokers. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
