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- 8/11/2013
Book highlights importance of drugstores in Newfoundland
Newfoundland Drugstores is an account of the important and varied roles that drugstores once played in Newfoundland society. - 8/11/2013
B.C. company to deliver telehealth solutions in Thailand
VANCOUVER | Telehealth solutions provider ReFleX Wireless is providing its wireless medical device and eVitals patient portal at Thailand’s Kluaynamthai (KNT) Hospital Geriatric Care Centre. - 8/11/2013
A malpractice ruling borrowed the plaintiff’s wording. Is this fair?
It seems odd for a doctor to be found liable for malpractice—to the tune of $4 million—and then realize most of the judge’s ruling was copied, verbatim, from the plaintiff’s court brief. Questions of fairness arise: Did the judge even listen to the doctor’s side of the story? - 8/8/2013
Scientists using dogs to sniff out ovarian cancer
PHILADELPHIA | Researchers trying to develop a diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer are hoping dogs' keen sense of smell will lead them down the right path. - 8/8/2013
Banned doctor allegedly faked certificate in a bid to practise again: report
A “disgraced” former cosmetic surgeon is attempting to get his license to practice back, but he’s facing stiff resistance from the Ontario college, the Toronto Star reports. - 8/8/2013
Press Review - August 9, 2013
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>Alzheimer's risk raised by high blood sugar, even for those without diabetes: study. Read this and - 8/8/2013
Rexall launches online customer service
Patients of Rexall drugstores can now view their medication records online at any time of the day or night, using a new personal account. - 8/8/2013
Incoming CMA president talks specialist relations, wait lists and accountability
Healthcare transformation, health equity and advocacy are three themes that will permeate the presidency of Dr. Francscutti. In this interview, he discusses scope of practice and doctors' unique value proposition, why doctors need to get on with it and 'do what they need to do,' and why they need to love the system they work in. - 8/8/2013
Ask the Experts: Physical addictions and Gravol
Surely dimenhydrinate is mentally addictive, but is there a physical addiction to it? Any useful references on this subject? - 8/7/2013
MDs suspended after 'altercation' at Flin Flon hospital
Two physicians in a northern Manitoba community have been taken off the job after an "altercation" at the local hospital, the CBC reports.