Pharmacists should take on broader role in penicillin skin testingPharmacist involvement would expand availability and maximize the potential benefits of penicillin skin testing Antibiotic overprescribing is a bigger problem than you think: study authorA massive new study found that up to 46% of antibiotic prescriptions were not associated with an infection-related diagnosis Increased water intake helps prevent recurrent cystitis in premenopausal women Consuming an extra 1.5 L of water per day is an effective antimicrobial-sparing strategy West Nile virus activity increases in Toronto in recent weeks Six new cases reported during the week of August 26 to September 1 Updated Canadian guidelines recommend Shingrix as preferred herpes zoster vaccine in most situations Also suggest offering Shingrix to those 50 years or older previously vaccinated with Zostavax Patients with sepsis at higher risk of stroke, heart attack after hospital discharge Biktarvy: new complete antiretroviral regimen for HIV Three-drug combination now available as a single-tablet once-daily regimen for treating HIV infection Childhood immunization rates need to be improved in Canada Canadian Paediatric Society identifies several strategies to enhance immunization rates in children First confirmed case of West Nile virus in Toronto this year Toronto Public Health warns healthcare professionals to be alert for typical signs and symptoms Mutated strains of HIV in Saskatchewan causing illness quicker: Study Saskatchewan's HIV incidence rates are among the highest in North America, in some areas more than ten times the national average First Previous 77 78 79 80 81 Next Last
