COVID-19 Testing in Ontario
Testing! Testing! Testing! We’ve all heard on the news and social media multiple times about getting tested for COVID-19. While the...
Mental health across Canada - Another epidemic, and we aren’t immune to it.
The world, Canada included, is in the midst of a mental health crisis which is threatening individuals all over, damaging the economy,...
Blue light from technology: Is it harmful?
A person is exposed to blue light everywhere; however, with a change to more virtual work, many students have been increasing their...
Physician burnout - A new public health crisis?
Working everyday in a fast paced, high stress, high commitment, and intense environment will leave its mark on any individual, especially...
Politics in Healthcare: Convalescent Plasma as a Potential Treatment for COVID-19?
On Sunday, August 23rd, the US FDA approved an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma as a potential treatment for COVID-19....
COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Apps: A New Digital Healthcare World
It is not unusual these days to wake up and immediately go check your phone for the latest COVID-19 related news. Technological devices...
Prescribing as a Pharmacist?
Traditionally, community pharmacists have played the role of dispensing medications and health advice. The convenience they provide is...
Vaping-related Illness?
Vaping involves ENDS (electronic nicotine delivery systems), which use solvents to heat and aerosolize flavourants (also known as...
Lassa Fever Outbreak!
In 2018, Nigeria faced the largest recent outbreak of Lassa fever. What is Lassa Fever? Lassa fever is an acute, viral hemorrhagic...
The Million Dollar Drug!
Canada is a pretty cool country, we have maple syrup, beavertails, we’re amazing at hockey, and we dominate in the Winter Olympics. What...