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- 3/20/2013
DIVERSIONS: Confessions of a chocoholic
How one doctor narrowly escaped the sweet, sweet grip of a delicious, dark temptress - 3/20/2013
Commonwealth pharmacists to meet in Bahamas
Pharmacists from 60 countries are expected in Bahamas this August for the 12th bi-annual meeting of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA). - 3/20/2013
Book excerpt: One fight avoided
- 3/20/2013
Angry, frustrated Alberta pharmacists rally at Legislature
Grassroots protest group aims to send a strong message about the devastating impact recent cutbacks will have on the pharmacy profession and services for patients. - 3/19/2013
Alberta docs told to pay back OT billing, or get docked
EDMONTON | Doctor’s in Alberta could have some of their earnings held back after the health authority sent out letters warning that some physicians had overbilled the system. - 3/19/2013
Newfoundland pharmacists have licences suspended
The Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board has suspended the licenses of two St. John’s pharmacists who also face numerous court charges. - 3/19/2013
New guidelines prescribe depression screening for people with stroke
OTTAWA | New guidelines have been released for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals recommending depression screening for all individuals living with stroke as well as their caregivers. The incidence of depression in both groups exceeds 30%, and too many people fail to receive proper care. - 3/19/2013
Leading Canadian health researchers honoured by CIHR and CMAJ
OTTAWA | The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) have honoured five outstanding Canadian individuals and teams for health research excellence. They receive the CIHR-CMAJ Top Canadian Achievements in Health Research Awards. - 3/19/2013
British company unveils handheld diagnostic device prototype
BEDFORD, U.K. | It’s not the Star Trek medical tricorder, but the handheld AgPlus Diagnostics analytical platform is getting close. - 3/18/2013
Resident duty hours under the microscope at national summit
OTTAWA | Resident duty hours will be the subject of a national report in the coming months, as the medical community grapples with a way to deal with a contentious subject that can affect both patient and physician safety.