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Will angiotensin receptor II blockers play a role in epilepsy prevention?

Study examines whether ARB therapy is associated with a decreased incidence of new onset epilepsy in patients with hypertension.
Quebec's nursing order launches campaign to stop Halloween objectification of nurses

The campaign aims to sensitize people about how nurses are portrayed and to change that perception by presenting a realistic image of the profession.
IMC warns PMPRB's new guidelines could reduce availability of new medicines

Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) has said that the PMPRB’s Revised Draft Guidelines have too much ambiguity and could reduce the availability of new medicines in Canada.
Using blood platelets to detect cancer

Study shows blood tests based on RNA can detect 18 types of cancer.
How income influences diabetes management

Study shows income disparity linked to increased re-hospitalization rates.
Hypertension linked to cognitive decline

Taking hypertension medication slows the pace of decline, researchers say.
QUIZ: Prostate cancer

It is estimated that in 2022, 24,600 Canadians will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 4,600 Canadians will die from it. This represents 10% of male cancer deaths in the country.
Emerging Omicron subvariants have potential to lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases

Reduced or abandoned public health measures speculated to be enhancing the ability of Omicron to develop more immune-evading subvariants.

University of Toronto's pharmacy program to change