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- 2/14/2012
Study to look at personalized medicine in cancer care
A new study to develop a framework for the implementation of personalized medicine in cancer care has been announced by Dr. Tom Hudson, president and scientific director of The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research. - 2/14/2012
Green challenge will reward energy-efficient healthcare facilities
Across North America a growing number of hospitals are leading the effort to lower energy use and cut emissions. The Greening Health Care Challenge will identify those facilities that are the top performers in energy and water use. - 2/14/2012
Drummond report: Wage freeze for doctors?
Exclusive Med Post take on what it all means for Ontario's MDs - 2/14/2012
Drummond report recommends expanded scope for pharmacists
Economist suggests allowing pharmacists to administer routine injections and inhalations, make therapeutic substitutions and prescribe for minor ailments. - 2/14/2012
Courses in mental health and addiction
Q. I am a Canadian licenced pharmacist interested in getting more education around mental health and addiction. Could you please suggest a good full time or part time online program? - 2/14/2012
Chronic pain more common in kids than clinicians think: study
Review says issue should be recognized as a major health concern in children and adolescents. - 2/14/2012
Canadians support federal spending on health and medical research
An overwhelming majority of Canadians (74%) reject the idea of federal cuts to health research in the upcoming 2012 federal budget. Most Canadians think the federal government should maintain (45%) or increase (30%) funding for health and medical research. - 2/13/2012
Some Nova Scotia nurses unhappy about black and white uniforms
The introduction of black and white uniforms has more than a few Nova Scotia registered nurses seeing red. - 2/13/2012
'Week Of Action Against Poverty' Is Grass-Roots Movement With Legs
One city is making the extra effort to raise awareness about poverty. - 2/13/2012
Street nurse Cathy Crowe on social justice nursing
Cathy Crowe, a registered nurse, educator, social activist and author, addressed nursing students at St. Lawrence College recently.