How GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Improve Colon Cancer Survival Introduction New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs—popular medications used for diabetes and weight loss—may also help improve survival rates in people diagnosed with colon cancer. As more patients i...
When OAT Patients Fall Through the Cracks After Jail or Rehab The Hidden Gap in Opioid Recovery Every year, hundreds of individuals across British Columbia leave correctional facilities or rehab centers with one common challenge: Their OAT (Opioid Agonist Therap...
Breaking Barriers in OAT Care Across British Columbia Accessing Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) shouldn’t depend on where you live. Whether you’re in Chilliwack, Surrey, Kelowna, or a remote community in Northern BC, Pill4Me makes it easier to connect with ...
Why benzodiazepines disrupt sleep in seniors When older adults take benzodiazepines, the expectation is improved sleep quality. But new research shows the opposite: benzodiazepine use in seniors is linked to worsened sleep quality , reduced deep...
New Canadian Consensus Guidelines on Managing Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Androgenetic alopecia —also called male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss —is the most common type of hair loss in Canada , affecting 40–50% of men and women by age 50 . For the first time...
Untangling the Hairbrush Dilemma: Which Brushes May Be Harming Your Patients’ Hair? Hair loss , hair breakage , or patchy hair growth —your patients might attribute these to stress or nutrition, but their hairbrush may be the hidden culprit . Dermatologists often assess scalp conditi...
5 Pearls to Optimize Pharmacist Prescribing Services in Chilliwack and Promontory As access to primary care continues to decline across Canada, local pharmacies in communities like Chilliwack and Promontory are stepping up. With over 6.5 million Canadians lacking a regular family p...
Antidepressant-Induced Weight Gain: What Patients and Pharmacists Need to Know Antidepressant-induced weight gain is a significant concern for many patients. In 2023, about 16% of Canadians were prescribed antidepressants , making them one of the most widely used medication clas...
Recurrent UTIs in Women: Prevention, Management, and the Pharmacist’s Role Urinary tract infections ( UTIs ) are among the most common bacterial infections in women. Up to 50–60% of women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, and 25–30% will develop recurrent U...
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Pancreatic Cancer: What the Latest Evidence Shows The relationship between GLP-1 receptor agonists and pancreatic cancer has been debated for years. Early studies raised concerns about a possible link between GLP-1 therapy, pancreatitis, and pancreat...
Finasteride and Suicide Ideation: Risks, Research, and What Patients Need to Know Finasteride and suicide ideation has become an important topic in recent years as more studies and regulatory bodies have evaluated the potential risks. Finasteride, a type 2 5-alpha-reductase inhibit...
Can a Common Cough Syrup Help Treat Parkinson’s Dementia? Recent research suggests that Ambroxol , a widely available cough syrup in Europe, may offer new hope for people living with Parkinson’s disease-related dementia . A randomized clinical trial publishe...