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- 9/17/2013
New study lends more evidence for genetics in everyday practice
A new study shows, for the first time, that comprehensive lifestyle changes do have the potential of reversing aging at the cellular level. Physicians who keep to up-to-date on such research likely already use genetic testing for the sake of their patients. This study provides yet more proof that genetic testing—including telomere testing—should be standard practice. - 9/17/2013
Merger to create national provider of pharmacy services and healthcare products
Medical Pharmacies Group Limited’s (MPGL) agreement to purchase Ottawa-based Desjardins Healthcare Group (DHG) could simplify the sourcing of products and services for long-term care facilities, retirement homes and the community. - 9/17/2013
Canadians share their stories about health IT in Infoway's challenge
TORONTO | Launched in May, the ImagineNation Impact Challenge sought entries showcasing the impact of digital health. Hundreds of Canadians participated by entering stories, voting on their favourite submissions or serving as a judge. - 9/17/2013
Canada's actuaries take a hard look at national healthcare costs
OTTAWA | Actuarial analysis of the Canadian healthcare system concludes that, at current growth rates, costs will eventually be at levels such that provinces and territories will be required to spend almost all of their budgets on healthcare. This would be at the expense of other programs such as education, social welfare and infrastructure. - 9/16/2013
Press Review - September 17, 2013
Check out our review of recent healthcare stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>High-tech ER draws top-rate talent. Read this and - 9/16/2013
Use of smartphone-based fitness, health devices expected to skyrocket
BASINGSTOKE, U.K | The next five years will see a major shift towards smartphone-based mobile health systems, where hardware attachments link to companion apps on the smartphone, according to Juniper Research. - 9/16/2013
Telehealth expansion project to benefit B.C. First Nations
VANCOUVER | First Nations in British Columbia will soon have improved access to health and wellness services through expanded use of telehealth, according to the First Nations Health Authority, B.C. Ministry of Health and Canada Health Infoway. - 9/16/2013
Nurses beat burnout with exercise, arts
When it’s time for a brief stretching break, clinical nurse manager Jan Powers joins her staff for gentle exercises in the hallway at Georgetown University Hospital's Lombardi Cancer Center. Nurses often confront the limits of care, especially with terminally ill patients. - 9/16/2013
NPs increasingly focused on promoting patient adherence, study finds
With physicians already in short supply and millions of uninsured Americans set to enter the healthcare system as the Affordable Care Act takes effect, nurses and physician assistants are stepping up to fill the gap. - 9/16/2013
Mental health cuts raise concern of nurses' union
The recent end of evening hours offered at a Burnaby mental health clinic is only the beginning of further cuts in the future if people don't take a stand now, according to the B.C. Nurses' Union.