It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself before the holidays start‘Good’ people—who are dutiful, diligent, reliable, conscientious and perfectionistic (either by nature or work nurture)—are at the greatest risk of burnout. Pfizer nixes more study of twice daily obesity pill treatment that made many patients nauseousThe pharmaceutical company said it will focus instead on a once-daily version of the pill, danuglipron, instead of starting a late-stage study of the other version. A quarter of dermatology patients have anxiety disorders: study We know anxiety is more common in people with chronic health problems, and those with skin conditions are no exception. Intermittent fasting lowers HbA1c levels and reduces weight in diabetes An easier alternative to calorie-restricted diets. Do blue-light glasses really work? Can they reduce eye strain or improve sleep? An optometrist reviews the various claims and weighs the evidence for benefits and harms. And how did your pharmacist do today? Nova Scotia seeks public opinion on pharmacy care A survey launched by the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists on Nov. 29 is part of a bigger project to establish minimum staffing levels in community pharmacies. Study finds lower healthcare costs among Ontario patients who had female surgeons The study involved more than one million adult patients who had 25 common elective and emergency surgeries between 2007 and 2019. Treating opioid use disorder prior to surgery prevents relapse, overdose Study finds big differences between those whose OUD is treated, or not. POLL: How does your pharmacy deal with aggressive behaviour from patients? Do you have specific strategies in place to handle poor patient behaviour? We can work it out: Things to consider before letting an employee go Differentiating a difficult employee from an employee with difficulties is among the skills needed to develop and retain a strong workforce First Previous 24 25 26 27 28 Next Last