Research Topic

A new way to screen pee for designer drugs
The discovery will help shorten the amount of time between when a new psychoactive substance hits the market and when doctors are able to identify it, says Dr. Michael Skinnider, an associate professor at Princeton University.
Pfizer nixes more study of twice daily obesity pill treatment that made many patients nauseous
The 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?
Growing number of homeless people turning to ERs for shelter and warmth, study says

‘When we have high levels of homelessness and not enough shelter beds for people . . . the emergency department is the shelter of last resort. It’s the warming centre of last resort.’

A new way to screen pee for designer drugs

Pfizer nixes more study of twice daily obesity pill treatment that made many patients nauseous

A quarter of dermatology patients have anxiety disorders: study

Intermittent fasting lowers HbA1c levels and reduces weight in diabetes

Do blue-light glasses really work? Can they reduce eye strain or improve sleep?

And how did your pharmacist do today? Nova Scotia seeks public opinion on pharmacy care

Study finds lower healthcare costs among Ontario patients who had female surgeons

Treating opioid use disorder prior to surgery prevents relapse, overdose

POLL: How does your pharmacy deal with aggressive behaviour from patients?

Growing number of homeless people turning to ERs for shelter and warmth, study says