Low Iron Levels: Common Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments for Iron Deficiency
Humans need iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that enables them to transport oxygen through the blood vessels. If you don’t
Humans need iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that enables them to transport oxygen through the blood vessels. If you don’t
Migraine is a common disorder and one of the leading causes of disability globally. Many people experience pain that affects daily living, work, and relationships
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
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