Making a difference: Dr. Marcia AndersonIn this 10-part series, we profile doctors who are working to combat racism, change the system and improve patient care for racialized communities. Male doctors disproportionately refer patients to male surgeons: studyOntario study looked at 40 million referrals and researchers say a single-entry referral mode is needed. Study examines reasons for vaccine hesitancy in older ethnic minority adults Risks from COVID-19 are high in this group, yet vaccine hesitancy is common. New UWaterloo program seeks to fight gender gap in pharmacy leadership Most pharmacists are women—60% to 70% of pharmacy students and staff pharmacists are female. But they are a minority in leadership positions. Program to provide counselling and $100 in products for every Manitoban who wants to quit smoking Student’s research contributes to quit-smoking program planned for Manitoba pharmacies. Canadian doctors debate booster shots A Medical Post poll finds support among clinicians for third COVID-19 vaccination jabs–but wide debate about the issue. Managing skin toxicities caused by immune checkpoint inhibitor cancer treatments Systematic review identifies 11 major and 16 minor subcategories of cutaneous immune-related adverse effects, each requiring individualized treatment. Pharmacists: Which OTC products do you recommend? Pharmacy Practice+Business' 28th annual OTC (Over-The-Counter) Counselling & Recommendations survey is now open. Intraoperative dexamethasone improves survival of cancer patients Non-immunogenic cancers have best outcomes—according to findings at the Anesthesiology 2021 annual meeting of a large retrospective study comparing 90-day survival. Regular TB screening cost effective way to prevent spread in vulnerable areas: study First Previous 69 70 71 72 73 Next Last
