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- 7/28/2013
Death of the founder of Pierre Fabre Laboratories
President and founder of one of France’s top pharmaceutical companies has died. - 7/28/2013
N.B. college will continue probe into doctor cleared of sex assault charges
The college in New Brunswick will forge ahead with its investigation of a gastroenterologist, even after provincial prosecutors dropped its sex assault charges. - 7/28/2013
Probe launched after MD allegedly shared photo of obese, unconscious patient
A B.C. urologist is under investigation by the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) after allegations surfaced earlier this month the doctor photographed a morbidly obese male patient and then sent the photo to a friend. - 7/28/2013
Pharmacy reacts to the Council of Federation announcements
Two national pharmacy organizations give thumbs up to the Council’s recent healthcare-related announcements. - 7/28/2013
Ottawa Hospital first in Canada to use clinical support solution
OTTAWA | The Ottawa Hospital is the first in Canada to use Wolters Kluwer Health’s UpToDate Anywhere software as its clinical decision support resource optimized for the hospital’s mobile-health strategy. - 7/28/2013
Updated Canadian standards for managing tuberculosis
The Canadian Thoracic Society, in conjunction with the Lung Association and the Public Health Agency of Canada, is introducing the 7th edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards. - 7/28/2013
New antimicrobial gloves can prevent surgical site infections
Over the past few years, use of antimicrobial medical devices has increased. A key driver for the adoption of antimicrobial products is the need to eliminate healthcare-associated infections, particularly surgical site infections and their associated grievous outcomes. - 7/25/2013
Ask the Experts: Progestin with estrogen replacement therapy
A patient was prescribed estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) for menopausal symptoms. The doctor did not wish to give a progestin as well, though the patient has an intact uterus. Could you kindly comment? - 7/25/2013
Canadian Healthcare Association to merge with ACAHO in 2014
OTTAWA | Two associations representing major healthcare organizations across Canada have decided to join forces. - 7/25/2013
Press Review - July 26, 2013
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>‘That terrifies us ’: Canadian doctors get virtually no training on handling a patient’s desire to die. Read this and