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Since 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on healthcare systems worldwide. As frontline workers, healthcare providers (HCPs), namely physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, have played

Conspiracy theories are not new to the field of medicine, and the advent of social media has only exacerbated this problem. According to research, people

Despite the association of poor nutritional status with increased morbidity and mortality in a wide range of medical conditions, malnutrition is not well understood. Malnutrition

Guidance for healthcare professionals on protecting older adults from influenza. Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza A and B viruses.

Health Canada has recently approved two bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, one produced by Moderna, the other by Pfizer-BioTech. A bivalent vaccine is one which protects against

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. While the exact cause is unknown, the leading theory suggests

While lung cancer is estimated to account for just 13 percent of all new cases of cancer, it is both the most commonly diagnosed cancer

by Carla Beaton, Pharmacist and VP of Quality Improvements and Innovations, Pharmapod Pharmacists across Canada fill more than 600 million prescriptions every year, and though somewhat rare, medication

Worldwide, prostate cancer is the second most frequent cancer diagnosis made in men and the fifth leading cause of death. In Canada, 24,600 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer

Nothing could have prepared Canadian pharmacies for the impact of COVID-19. As hospitals and doctor’s offices shifted to online appointments or went into lockdown, pharmacies

Things have changed dramatically since the pandemic erupted two and a half years ago, throwing the country into lockdown. Now, thanks to vaccines and milder Omicron variants

Allergic rhinitis (AR), a common disorder that is strongly linked to asthma, often goes unnoticed in primary care; however, it can have a significant negative

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in Canadian women, surpassed only by non-melanoma skin cancer. Breast cancer accounts for approximately 25 percent of

Cold and flu season is just around the corner – in Canada, the season typically peaks during the fall and winter months from December to

In honour of International Pain Awareness month, we’re highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary and individualized approach to pain management.  What is Chronic Pain? Chronic