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- 9/27/2018
5 tips for interpreting home and pharmacy blood pressure measurements
About one-quarter of Canadian adults have hypertension. Appropriate measurement of blood pressure (BP) is imperative to identify hypertension and monitor the efficacy and safety of antihypertensive therapy. - 9/26/2018
Canadian MDs trained abroad petition B.C. court to end residency limitations
The petition claims that the medical residency selection process is based on where a student graduated, rather than merit in medicine. - 9/26/2018
Combination therapy safe and effective in older type 2 diabetes patients
New study examines 'real-world' safety and efficacy of GLP-1 agonist and SGLT-2 inhibitor combo when used in elderly patients with suboptimal glycemic control - 9/26/2018
Ancient greek gods and doctors
In the time of Hippocrates, medicine was becoming an evidence-based practice but it retained a strong connection to the spiritual - 9/26/2018
Oncologist denies homeless cancer patient chemotherapy because of living situation
While the patient was first dismayed by the decision, he eventually came to understand the doctor's reasons - 9/25/2018
CMA remains concerned as medical marijuana system to continue after legalization on Oct. 17
Health Canada re-affirmed recently that medical marijuana will continue after full legalization on Oct. 17. But the Canadian Medical Association said Sept. 26 that the group remains concerned about the lack of clinical research, guidance and regulatory oversight for medical cannabis.