Readers And Tweeters: Are Millennials Killing The Primary Care Doctor?
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Month: October 2018
Operation Pangea XI reinforces the dangers of buying unauthorized health products online
Posted onOctober 23, 2018 For immediate release
Unauthorized “Surfaz-SN Triple Action Cream” seized from Mississauga store may pose serious health risks
Posted on Health Canada seized “Surfaz-SN Triple Action Cream”—an unauthorized skin cream promoted for antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory use—because it is labelled to contain prescription drugs (betamethasone dipropionate and neomycin sulphate). The product was seized from Kaf African Caribbean Market (2642 Liruma Road, Unit 2A) in Mississauga, Ontario. 
As U.S. Suicides Rates Rise, Hispanics Show Relative Immunity
Posted onSupport from family and community appear to shield Latinos from rising suicide rates, researchers say.
Health Canada reminds Canadians of the risks of decorative contact lenses
Posted onOTTAWA – As Halloween approaches and many people consider their costumes, Health Canada is reminding consumers that decorative contact lenses pose health risks. It’s important to use these lenses safely.
Dementia And Guns: When Should Doctors Broach The Topic?
Posted onAs the number of Americans with dementia rises, health professionals grapple with how to talk to patients about gun safety at home.
Black Market For Suboxone Gives Some A Glimpse Of Recovery
Posted onAddiction experts argue that buprenorphine, which drug users buy on the street, actually saves lives because it is used in place of more dangerous substances, like heroin and fentanyl.
Managing Your Mental Health While Managing A Newsroom’s Social Media
Posted onReflections on coping with a new high-stress profession.
Health Canada finds Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals site non-compliant with requirements for the manufacture of drug ingredients
Posted onOctober 2, 2018 For immediate release
Judges In California Losing Sway Over Court-Ordered Drug Treatment
Posted onIn a Medicaid-funded pilot project starting with 19 counties, clinicians and other providers are now in charge of deciding what kind of treatment an offender needs. The change has rankled some judges and attorneys — and forced some felons to spend more time in jail — but it has been largely embraced by clinicians and county agencies.