WHO expert 'had concerns' about lab close to 1st COVID cases Faster opioid tapering associated with greater risks Pain patients on stable, long term, higher-dose opioid prescriptions who undergo tapering have significant risk of subsequent overdose and mental health crisis, especially if tapering is done faster. More than 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses now stockpiled in Canadian freezers New treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus gains FDA approval SLE is the most common form of lupus which affects up to 300,000 people in the U.S., and more than one in every thousand people in Canada. Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Is EDI unquestionable? At a glance, EDI seems unquestionably true. It simply stands against unfairness, groupthink, and hatred of outsiders. But it is not so simple. CFP: Canada's only national pharmacy charity You've no doubt heard about the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy (CFP), but do you know what the foundation actually does for pharmacy in Canada? KETO QUIZ: What do you know about low-carb diets? With many patients still facing pandemic weight gain, the ketogenic diet is a popular option for weight reduction. But is it the best option? Can beautiful VR experiences help patients endure painful procedures? A urology study found that patients experienced fewer indicators of pain while watching and listening to an Icelandic waterfall. Healthcare job vacancies up 63% in Alberta in Q1 compared to years prior: StatsCan Between, physicians, nurses and other posts, the province had 2,655 vacancies during the first few months of this year. Controversial Alzheimer’s drug highlights concerns about Health Canada approval process I see people suffering from dementia almost every day when I’m working in the emergency department in downtown Toronto, and I’ve watched friends stripped of their lives by this disease. First Previous 194 195 196 197 198 Next Last