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Pillcheck programs in disability and health benefits

More and more Canadians are using prescription drugs for chronic diseases and mental health problems, which drive the costs of drugs and disability benefits. At the same time, drugs don’t always work as expected for everyone. When an employee is unwell, their decreased performance...

Medication hypersensitivity: genetics and drug toxicity

People can develop severe sensitivities to medications that might look like drug allergies. Allergic reactions usually include symptoms such as hives, mild rashes, itching, and swelling that could lead to anaphylaxis. These reactions occur when antibodies are elevated in response to inactive ingredients in pills or sometimes...

Hormonal contraceptives, depression and blood clots

Hormonal contraception is a widely used and very effective method of birth control, but it is not without risks. For decades, women have reported significant mood changes when using hormonal contraceptives, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Large-scale population studies have confirmed a link between hormonal birth control...

Weight loss medications: what you need to know

New weight loss medications, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tripeptide (Mounjaro), were originally developed for diabetes and became best-seller drugs for their remarkable efficacy and weight loss. Yet many people taking these endure severe side effects, especially when taken with other medications. Some individuals may develop serious complications. That’s why...

Drug metabolism in women: The effects of pregnancy, contraception, and hormone replacement therapy on drug response

Gender, age and hormones can all affect drug metabolism

It's well-known that genetic variations inherited by individuals can lead to different reactions to medications, with the same drug dosage being safe and effective for one person but causing adverse reactions or being insufficient for another. This is known as pharmacogenetics. Clinical...

Most effective treatments for fibromyalgia

Making your day-to-day lives easier through fibromyalgia treatments

Those living with fibromyalgia tend to experience a diminished quality of life due to pain, poor sleep patterns, mood swings, and memory issues. The condition is similar to those experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome and is characterized by persistent, widespread pain. Unfortunately, the root...

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