From Lab to Shelf: The Journey of a New Drug
Have you ever wondered how drugs go from the research lab to the shelf at your local pharmacy? This can require years of research...
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Cassandra Van Drunen-LaChanse
- Aug 20
- 4 min
What's That Scratch? An Overview of Eczema
Has your skin been irritating you? Is it red and itchy? If yes, there is a good chance you may be experiencing eczema. This condition...
Madeleine Rivard
- Aug 6
- 4 min
Spotlight on Women’s Health: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
While women’s health has historically been a neglected area of research, there has been a societal push in recent years to increase...
Andrew Tu
- Jul 23
- 4 min
The Role of Pharmacies in Travel Health
Summer has arrived! With the weather getting warmer and COVID restrictions slowly easing, rates of travel are likely...
Candice Lin
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Managing Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot – also referred to as tinea pedis – is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet often observed in between the toes...
Carter VanIderstine
- Jul 2
- 4 min
Strategies for Reducing Sedative Hypnotic Drug Use for Insomnia
More than 50% of adult and elderly hospitalized patients report sleep problems. Hospital physicians are quick to prescribe...
Lauren Dayes
- Jun 18
- 2 min
First Aid Kits for Outdoor Adventures
As we head into summer, many people are dreaming of their next outdoor adventure. Whether you are planning a month-long wilderness...
Bismah Hassan
- Jun 6
- 4 min
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the top reasons that Canadians receive antibiotics. This is largely because of how common...
Madeleine Rivard
- May 14
- 3 min
Get Checked: Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer, like many other types of solid cancers, is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and division as well as dysfunctional...
Cassandra Van Drunen-LaChanse
- May 7
- 5 min
My Head Hurts! A Beginner's Guide to Headaches
Did you know that nearly 50% of the adult population will have had at least one headache in the past year, and 78% will have had at least...
Candice Lin
- Apr 23
- 3 min
What You Need to Know About Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is one of the most common drug ingredients in Canada. It can be found in more than 600 different...
Olivia McPherson
- Apr 20
- 5 min
A Pharmacist's Role in Medical Cannabis Advising
Are any of these questions one’s you have been asked before in the pharmacy? “I’m having trouble sleeping but I don’t want to take...
Mirabella Chan
- Apr 9
- 2 min
Preparing for a Pharmacy Conference
This past weekend, I attended the PharmacyU conference in Toronto with some fellow pharmacy students – a full-day in-person event filled...
Bismah Hassan
- Mar 12
- 4 min
Types of Chest Pain
Chest pain can be extremely scary, especially if is the first time experiencing it. Many people associate chest pain with a problematic...
Bismah Hassan
- Feb 19
- 4 min
Know Your Lows: Recognizing and Treating Low Blood Sugar
Our bodies have a very methodical way of regulating our blood sugar. When we eat carbohydrates, they are broken down into different...
Mirabella Chan
- Feb 12
- 5 min
A Guide to Measuring Blood Pressure
Proper technique is critical when measuring blood pressure, yet it remains one of the most inaccurately performed measurements in...
Jason Chenard
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Your Error, My Fault: Leadership in Pharmacy
You reach the full potential of your leadership capability on the day you realize it is all your fault...
Bismah Hassan
- Jan 29
- 7 min
Behind the Scenes: Pharmacy Edition
After a patient sees their doctor, goes to a lab for tests, and maybe gets a referral or two, they head to the pharmacy as the last point...
Bismah Hassan
- Jan 22
- 4 min
Compliance Packaging: An Easier Way to Manage Your Meds
A drug can only work if it is taken correctly. Many patients face challenges when it comes to taking their medications properly for...
Milana Krajisnik
- Jan 15
- 12 min
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Have you ever wondered which vaccines pharmacists are able to inject? Pharmacists who have successfully completed their injection...