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- 10/23/2013
Court ruling affirms publication of college discipline cases
The Alberta Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the authority of the provincial college to publicly release information about physician discipline. - 10/23/2013
University of Alberta, Cisco create healthcare technology research chair
EDMONTON | The University of Alberta and Cisco Systems have established a Cisco Research Chair in Healthcare Solutions. It will focus on how advanced technologies and strategies can support healthcare. - 10/23/2013
CACDS fall conference: to survive, be proactive, creative and tech-smart
One of the strongest messages to come out of the Canadian Association of Chain Drugstores’ event: That the future is now, and pharmacies have an excellent chance not simply to survive, but to become dominant players in the emerging health and wellness arena. - 10/23/2013
Canadian Health & Lifestyle: Bitty Burgers
- 10/23/2013
Pharmacist prescribing improves glycemic control in diabetes patients
RxING study shows the benefits of independent prescribing by trained pharmacists. - 10/23/2013
New armband design said to improve patient safety in hospitals
TORONTO | Medirex Systems is taking steps to solve patient identification issues, developing what it calls a “groundbreaking” new armband that's receiving worldwide attention for its super-softness, low cost and ability to increase patient safety. - 10/23/2013
Canadians want digital health tools, Infoway survey finds
TORONTO | Almost every Canadian (96%) thinks it's important that the healthcare system make use of digital health tools and capabilities. That’s what a survey by Harris/Decima, released by Canada Health Infoway, has found. - 10/22/2013
As work week passes 54 hours, many doctors say they are overworked
Nearly one-third of all Canadian physicians feel they are overworked, as the average workweek has passed 54 hours, new numbers state.