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- 5/16/2017
Uniprix shareholders welcome acquisition by McKesson
Shareholders approved McKesson Canada's previously announced bid to acquire all outstanding shares of Uniprix. The acquisition remains subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals, including the approval by the Superior Court of Quebec and the Competition Bureau of Canada. - 5/16/2017
Medical Council of Canada makes 'significant changes' to examination program
Questions now organized by discipline will be replaced with ones that focus on key skill areas such as communication and psychological factors - 5/16/2017
Painful diabetic neuropathy a bigger issue in rural areas
Study shows pharmacist intervention helps patients receive better care - 5/16/2017
'Dr. Google' may actually improve a patient's relationship with their family doctor
Doctors who participated in a new study reported that they often had more productive consults with patients who searched their symptoms beforehand - 5/16/2017
Corticosteroid injections harm arthritic knees
Randomized trial shows triamcinolone no better than saline—maybe worse - 5/15/2017
Guideline recommends when and how to stop prescribing proton pump inhibitors
An approach to stopping a PPI, stepping down therapy or reducing PPI doses - 5/15/2017
Treatment in hospital by older doctors linked to higher death rates
But treating high volumes of patients seems to have a protective effect