Best Practices

Research gives more reassurance that milk pasteurization kills bird flu, officials say
When the bird flu known as H5N1 was first detected in U.S. dairy cows earlier this year, there were no studies of whether heat treatment killed the virus in cows milk.
Tirzepatide may help patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity
Two double-blind, randomized controlled trials show positive effects of tirzepatide, with or without concomitant use of positive airway pressure therapy.

UBC researchers create oral insulin drops for diabetes

The needle-free alternative is a mixture of insulin and a cell-penetrating peptide that's absorbed into the body after being put under the tongue.
Major weight loss doesn’t do much to ease gout in patients with obesity: study

Current guidelines recommend weight loss to help manage gout, but a clinical trial conducted in Denmark brings that advice into question.
Northern Ontario School of Medicine University appoints new president, CEO

Family physician will take the leadership role.
PTSA reps explore solutions to workforce challenges

Forum encourages participants to find solutions in attracting and retaining workforce.
Krill oil supplementation is ineffective for osteoarthritis knee pain

A 26-week placebo-controlled study showed no benefit of krill oil in people with knee osteoarthritis who have significant knee pain and effusion-synovitis.
Indigenous voices helping to transform the culture of medicine: UBC’s Indigenous Speaker Series

The series has thousands of viewers.
Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there’s little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work

Our review of studies investigating the effectiveness of antidepressants at treating chronic pain found that there is only evidence for one drug.
How can we, as pharmacy leaders, prepare for a better future?

The thing about a bigger and brighter future is that it is not easy to get to. We need leaders to get there. You, for example, may have a dream or an idea or a vision for a bigger and brighter future for yourself, and your family, and your team, and your patients. For that bigger and brighter future to get here, you will need to lead your people there.

Research gives more reassurance that milk pasteurization kills bird flu, officials say

Tirzepatide may help patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity

UBC researchers create oral insulin drops for diabetes

Major weight loss doesn’t do much to ease gout in patients with obesity: study

Northern Ontario School of Medicine University appoints new president, CEO

PTSA reps explore solutions to workforce challenges

Krill oil supplementation is ineffective for osteoarthritis knee pain

Indigenous voices helping to transform the culture of medicine: UBC’s Indigenous Speaker Series

Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there’s little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work

How can we, as pharmacy leaders, prepare for a better future?