I completed a med review for a patient on 28 meds. I spent 3 hrs obtaining a detailed history, reviewing MD & RN progress notes & assessing that each med is indicated, safe & efficacious.
I recommended to de-prescribe or reduce doses for 5 meds.
This is the #PowerofPharmacy💊
"We undervalue health if we have not recently experienced illness.
We undervalue wealth if we have not recently experienced poverty.
We undervalue kindness if we have not recently experienced cruelty.
What might you be undervaluing right now?"
-@JamesClear
Remembrance Day is a time to honour the bravery and sacrifice of our Veterans who have fought valiantly for our freedom.
Watch the Remembrance Day ceremony live at https://t.co/ZwlKxUbRrN
I am hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher to start in January 2025.
The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and educators to develop and update materials for guideline implementation.
The candidate will gain skills in implementation science, continuing medical education, and the appropriate use of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain.
Please see the Job ad here
https://t.co/1UwFUfjhTP
Honored to be one of @WXN's #Top100 Most Powerful Women in 🇨🇦! Congrats to my #pharmacy colleague Dr.Edginton @UWPharmacy who is also recognized this year. All around me I see evidence of a positive shift in the advancement of women in our sector—it’s so encouraging! #WXNTop100
Check out this article highlighting a new teaching method at @UWPharmacy enhancing the student learning experience and #pharmacy#education!
I look forward to taking this collaboration with @NardineN3 and @librarian_c8lin a step further this January when we return to Pharm 362!
Medication optimization has the potential to reduce patient & health system harms. Did you know it can also have environmental benefits?
A new playbook outlines strategies to address the environmental impacts of polypharmacy through medication optimization in inpatient settings.
Check out the playbook here: https://t.co/LHaQ8Xz5NE
Congratulations to our partners @cascades_en and lead co-authors @SarahFallis_@pharmacist_lisa for this great new tool. CADeN is pleased to have contributed to the development of this playbook!
I am thrilled to share that I am a co-lead author of a CASCADES Playbook discussing medication optimization!♻️
This resource is for inpatient healthcare professionals and institutional management looking to adopt new strategies that promote sustainable medication practices!💊
Medication optimization can reduce the patient, health system, and environmental harms caused by inappropriate medication use.
Learn more in our new Medication Optimization for Sustainability in Inpatient Care playbook: https://t.co/MbAIgyTkKl
Since it is Canada Day, I thought I would share my personal choices for the Top 10 Canadians (pre-colonial to today).
This is just my opinion, nothing more. Everyone will have their own Top 10 :)
#1 - Terry Fox (1958 - 1981)
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The Coalition's Executive Director, Dr Myles Sergeant is featured in a new CBC article where he discusses the heat waves seen in Eastern Canada this week, with temperatures feeling like 45 degrees❗️Stay safe and hydrated.☀️🕶
Read the article here: https://t.co/umCFMdsNtu
Last week I had the privilege to attend the @CFP_Pharmacy Innovation Showcase!
I am STILL reflecting on the landscape of healthcare in 🇨🇦 including the lack of timely access and that Canada is the 4th lowest public drug plan in the OCED with ~37% of drug costs covered publicly!
Joseph Woll is fundraising for Holland Bloorview - Enter for a chance to meet up with him for a tour of the Toronto Maple Leafs locker room, 2 tickets to a Maple Leafs game during the 2024-2025 season and receive a hockey stick signed by Joseph Woll. https://t.co/WrVGqB2MhJ
Today @Sunnybrook gathered for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and express gratitude for all those who served in 1944 on Juno Beach.
It was SO special seeing our Veteran residents dressed in their service uniforms to commemorate this important day in 🇨🇦 history.
#LestWeForget
📢Calling all healthcare professionals who have clinical subject matter expertise!
Do you have current expert knowledge in a specific clinical practice area and strong experience in evidence-based medicine? Consider becoming an author or reviewer for CPS.
The mortality benefit from renin-angiotensin system blockade was similar in Black and non-Black patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, finds meta-analysis involving more than 16 000 patients from 5 randomized trials. https://t.co/PKQv47Mhhs
Running vs. Antidepressant (SSRI) for Depression/Anxiety:
-Similar remission rates (45% vs 43%) over 16 weeks
-Compared to SSRIs, the running group had ⬇️ weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure
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Another NY resolution done✅
I am proud to share that I ran the #Toronto Sporting Life 10k race yesterday and broke my personal records in the 1k, 5k and 10k🥇
This accomplishment serves as a reminder that you can do hard things, especially when you stay consistent & dedicated!