Best Practices

‘Never’ or just ‘not yet?’ How timing affects COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
At this point in the pandemic (more than six months after most Canadian adults became eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine), should we declare this level of vaccination coverage as the “vaccine ceiling?”
Could CBD prevent COVID-19? Researchers call for clinical trials after promising results
Researchers are recommending clinical trials to study cannabidiol’s effects on SARS-CoV-2 after encouraging results in the laboratory and an association in a large cohort study.

Nova Scotia health officials recommend throat swab as part of rapid COVID-19 testing

Researchers say samples from nasal or throat swabs detected 64.5% of cases that were detected from PCR tests, while a combination of nose and throat swabs increased accuracy to 88.7%.
How you holding up? National survey aims to capture comprehensive picture of pharmacy's mental health

The 50-question survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete, is the first step in the Canadian Pharmacists Association's newly launched mental health and wellness initiative.
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.
New certification options for U.S. pharmacy techs

Techs can work towards three new advanced certifications, plus 10 specialty certificates.
Canadian trial: remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID patients

The study, published Wednesday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, is the largest single-country trial of remdesivir reported to date.
'Just' a quick physical: Why docs must stop minimizing their role with this one word

The word 'just' is the 66th most used word in the English language, writes Dalhousie University medical student Bridgette Chan. When its application minimizes doctors and patients, it's just no good.
North American cancer deaths have been reduced by 30% in 30 years

Prevention, screening and early diagnosis have paid off.
Health Canada update on psychedelic therapy drugs a positive step in mental health care: experts

Health Canada has said requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

‘Never’ or just ‘not yet?’ How timing affects COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Could CBD prevent COVID-19? Researchers call for clinical trials after promising results

Nova Scotia health officials recommend throat swab as part of rapid COVID-19 testing

How you holding up? National survey aims to capture comprehensive picture of pharmacy's mental health

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

New certification options for U.S. pharmacy techs

Canadian trial: remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID patients

'Just' a quick physical: Why docs must stop minimizing their role with this one word

North American cancer deaths have been reduced by 30% in 30 years

Health Canada update on psychedelic therapy drugs a positive step in mental health care: experts