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- 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
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? - 7/24/2013
College policies highlight grey area of 'cherry picking' patients
TORONTO | Dr. Eric Stanton doesn’t believe that many—if any—doctors in Ontario purposely screen potential patients based on discriminatory criteria like age, race, gender, or medical condition and needs. - 7/24/2013
Of mice and men
Review finds “excess significance” in animal studies; may explain why findings don’t hold up in human trials - 7/24/2013
Fibristal: first drug approved for uterine fibroids
Drug treats moderate to severe signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids in women of reproductive age who are eligible for surgery. - 7/24/2013
VIDEO: The single best thing you can do to quit smoking
Dr. Mike Evans offers another video in his health series. This time looks at a patient's on a journey to quit smoking: sometimes a short one of reslience, but more often a long journey of quitting and relapse. - 7/24/2013
Disabled pharmacist suing former employer for wrongful dismissal
Joseph Zorek, who worked for a pharmacy chain for 40-plus years despite having MS, alleges he was fired because of his disability - 7/24/2013
Saudi, U.K. doctors provide ‘most detailed picture’ yet of Mideast coronavirus
New report highlights differences between MERS and SARS - 7/24/2013
It's the money, stupid: Why laparoscopic surgery increased in popularity
It is likely financial incentives drove increases in laparoscopic surgery, but with minimal patient benefits, a new McMaster University study has found.