Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).

The term ‘food noise’ has emerged alongside the popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1receptor agonists—known as GLP-1 medications—that treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.

Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.

Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions, due to incorrect drug, dosing or duration, may lead to emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms, adverse drug events and increased healthcare expenditures.

Goal is to reduce pharmacists' apprehension in reporting medication incidents and near misses.

Pharmacists working in a designated small or rural community may be eligible to have a maximum of $60,000 forgiven over 5 years.

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The federal agency is recalling some FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors that may provide incorrect glucose readings.

Comprehensive JAMA review highlights pathophysiology, clinical presentation, causes, diagnosis, management and prognosis.

Ontario Health provides recommendations for healthcare providers on the appropriate prescribing of antiviral therapy for children and adults with seasonal influenza.

SC dupilumab is used as an add-on maintenance treatment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with elevated blood eosinophils.

As a student preceptor, I see how new pharmacists are set to change the game for everyone. The rest of us had better be prepared to move quickly or risk becoming obsolete.

Doctors, medical students and their families streamed in from across the province Sunday, with 17 buses bringing demonstrators from as far afield as Rimouski and Trois-Rivières.

Dr. John Allan (Jack) McNab and his brothers from the University of Saskatchewan answered their country’s call in both world wars.

The forgotten hike of George Hincks and Marshall McDougall and the related advocacy efforts of the Amputations Association of the Great War—a predecessor organization of today’s War Amps—speaks to an ...

Anzupgo (delgocitinib topical cream) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema in adults.

A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.

The woman pharmacist-focused event will feature keynote speakers, workshops and an opportunity to network.

Though it’s conventional wisdom, many relationship experts say sticking to such a rule is counterproductive. It may even harm the relationship.

Free resource in Ontario will help patients find pharmacies offering opioid use disorder services.

Some pharmacists objecting to cost of the reporting platform to pharmacies, as well as required continuous quality improvement meetings.

The initial class of 48 students will start at Simon Fraser University’s existing campus in Surrey, while construction of the permanent facility begins late next year and is expected to be ready for c...

A Quebec senator says she was never told by her doctor that a surgical procedure she went through in 2005 would render her unable to have children, and hopes her story can advance a broader reckoning ...

University Health Network says the procedure could grow the national donor pool by 30% if the practice is expanded across the country.

A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options.

A leaked internal memo from the government says the United Conservative Party government plans to apply the the notwithstanding clause for new laws that require parental consent for children to change...

A majority (76%) of Ontarians want pharmacists to be able to prescribe all vaccines.

Aaron Goodarzi from the University of Calgary says measuring radioactive lead in toenails can help estimate long-term exposure to radon.

‘They are not supposed to withhold care based on whether they believe an assault survivor’s claims, yet our data suggest that some rural healthcare providers do precisely that.’

A large Swedish study published in the BMJ found methylphenidate is associated with a significant reduction in suicidal behavior, substance use, transport accidents and crime.

Children and adolescents with long QT syndrome, a rare genetic heart disease, are at significant risk of developing life-threatening arrhythmias, according to a German study.