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'I will take them to court': Alberta pharmacists needled by proposed change banning them from injecting for cosmetic reasons
Should pharmacists who can prove they have the training and competence be allowed to inject Botox and dermal fillers? A number of Alberta pharmacists say they should, and many have built businesses on cosmetic injections.
Metal-free dye for kidney MRIs unveiled by University of Ottawa scientists
The dye allows for more accurate mapping of kidney functions, according to a study from the university.

Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy’s sight. Similar treatments could help millions

Antonio, who’s been legally blind for much of his 14 years, can see again.
Suspended for three years: Doctor blew the whistle on his own sexual misconduct

Dr. Reda Sarhani flirted with the patient over Instagram and invited her to come over. He withdrew the invitation but she didn't see this message and went to his home.
Staying busy was always the plan—even in retirement

Toronto-based rheumatologist closes up shop to focus on other medical sidelines and more fun stuff like pickleball and travel.
J&J greatly expands access to TB drug following push from famous novelist

A new deal will expand tuberculosis drug access to millions by allowing greater access to the drug bedaquiline, used to treat multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis.
#Docxit on the rise means more trouble for our health system

A bunch of stuff has come to my attention recently in my social life and on my social media feeds. I’m saddened by all of it.
The (pharmacy) funny pages: What . . . what does NSAID stand for?

Your weekly dose of giggles!
Alberta premier worries health system losing focus given diffuse roles, priorities

Alberta finished centralizing its health system 15 years ago to create AHS, but Premier Danielle Smith said the contemplated changes would not turn back the clock to a completely decentralized model.
4 clinically significant drug-drug interactions docs should remember when prescribing

Doctors need to fight the inertia that can result from software programs providing a full list of DDIs—some of which aren't clinically significant.