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‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the U.S.
Bacteria that are difficult to treat due to the so-called NDM gene primarily drove the increase, CDC researchers wrote in an article published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Only two antibiotics work against those infections, and the drugs are expensive and must be administered through an IV, researchers said.
Premier says he can’t do anything about Labrador gynecologist under investigation
Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier says his hands are tied amid outrage from women in Labrador over an obstetrician-gynecologist’s return to practice while under active investigation following complaints from at least 20 women.

Legault accuses doctors of ‘taking students and the population hostage’

The Federation of General Practitioners called for an arbitration process, but the Legault government cut short this request on Wednesday. Health Minister Christian Dubé has argued that this could cost up to $1.8 billion in additional compensation.
Pfizer amps up push into obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera

The COVID-19 vaccine and treatment maker said Monday that it will pay $47.50 in cash for each share of development-stage drugmaker Metsera. That represents a premium of more than 42% to Metsera’s closing price last Friday.
Leaving family med: Filling a community need in diabetic wound care

‘The gratification that one gets when you are able to save a person's limb, that's pretty big . . .. That kind of a win doesn't occur too often in family medicine.’
New FAQ resource for pharmacists on acetaminophen use in pregnancy

The Canadian Pharmacists Association has put together a resource preempting questions expectant mothers are likely to have about the common pain reliever.
Alberta justice minister told to legislate new safeguards, oversight of MAID

A new mandate letter to Mickey Amery from Premier Danielle Smith says the legislation should introduce ‘appropriate safeguards’ and prohibit mental illness from being a sole eligibility factor.
Queen’s University to host lecture on a two-spirit Indigenous pharmacist's path to better healthcare

Jaris Swidrovich, a two-spirit and Indigenous pharmacist, is delivering the 2025 Tathan Henderson Lecture, covering storytelling and intersectionality in healthcare.
Bait and switch: How Alberta’s constant policy changes are leaving some pharmacists in the lurch

The Pharmacists’ Association of Alberta and the newly-formed Alberta Independent Pharmacy Association speak out on how these changes are affecting their members and how they're pushing back.
Let’s include everyone to build strong patient care teams

By limiting support to select practice models, the province risks sidelining 82% of physicians who already attach the vast majority of patients.