February is Heart and Stroke awareness month. Last week we discussed the signs of a heart attack (chest pain/pressure, nausea, upper body pain), and this week our goal is to not only bring awareness, but to educate you on the basics of what a stroke is and how to identify if someone is having one. In our body, blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all organs. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is reduced or blocked, which causes brain cells to die due to lack of oxygen and nutrients. A quick acronym you can use to identify if someone is having a stroke is ‘FAST’.
Mike Harris is a 2nd year Waterloo Pharmacy Student (PharmD) who is completing his Co-op rotation at Brant Arts Dispensary in Burlington. Mike has spent time shadowing at Charlton Health while on his co-op. Prior to Pharmacy school Mike completed an Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences at Western University.
Saphnelo (anifrolumab) is a one-of-a-kind therapy by AstraZeneca for the treatment of moderate to severe…
On December 4, 2023, Health Canada approved Pfizer’s Litfulo (ritlecitinib). Litfulo is a once-daily oral…
Infliximab is a protein-based medication referred to as a biologic that treats many immune-mediated conditions. …
On October 3rd, 2023, Health Canada approved Eli Lilly’s newest biologic for the treatment of…
As February is heart month, today is an excellent occasion to really show why we love our hearts and…
To better serve our Hamilton and area patients, we have expanded and moved our Stoney…