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- 8/23/2017
CMPA fees rise 8% in the Prairie/Atlantic provinces and territories, but fall across rest of country
In Quebec, the average cost per member will drop 23% in 2018 - 8/23/2017
Children who sleep less at higher risk for type 2 diabetes
The case for getting children to sleep longer just got a little stronger. A recent study published in Pediatrics showed that children who sleep even an hour less are at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. - 8/23/2017
Spotlight: Diabetes expert Esmond Wong
- 8/23/2017
Press Review - August 24, 2017
- 8/23/2017
New podcast from Diabetes Canada shares patient stories and research
Diabetes Canada has launched its first podcast to share stories of those affected by the disease and those working to find better treatments. - 8/23/2017
Young people with diabetes more prone to attempt suicide
Patients between the ages of 15 and 30 with chronic diseases such as diabetes, are three times more likely to attempt suicide, reveals a new study out of the University of Waterloo. - 8/22/2017
Concerns about the second phase of N.B.'s prescription monitoring program are unfounded: pharmacist
Some addictions health professionals are worried the health system will be unable to meet demand for addiction-related services once drug utilization reviews, which include automatic alerts when someone tries to fill a prescription at more than one pharmacy, become part of the system. They are also concerned that as prescription supplies are cut off because of this misuse, addicts may turn to more dangerous non-prescription drugs. But one pharmacist believes the system will actually enhance outcomes. - 8/22/2017
Exit Interview: CMA Past-President Dr. Granger Avery on taxes, accountability, and strategy
Discussed: the CMA's controversial three-year strategy, the unintended consequences of the government's tax plan, the importance of physician-government collaboration in both decision making and accountability