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- 7/17/2013
OPA wants to work with police to prevent drugstore robberies
A steady stream of calls from members who’ve experienced a drugstore robbery has spurred the association to call on police to do more to help with prevention. - 7/17/2013
Taxing ‘unhealthy’ foods won’t reduce obesity
No matter the good intentions, taxing certain foods to make us healthier remains bad public policy. There are several reasons why this is so, the most fundamental being that such taxes affect everyone regardless of their girth or lifestyle choices. - 7/17/2013
The codeine fight: evidence for making the right choice
Why we should stop selling exempted codeine products in Canada. - 7/17/2013
It's time for B.C. to reconsider private drug plans for public employees
Why is B.C. wasting money on a private insurance middleman for public employee drug coverage? - 7/16/2013
Why you should never ask a sales rep to help when no nurse is around
OTTAWA | An Ottawa doctor is facing a college investigation for a host of alleged professional transgressions, including asking a sales representative to help out with a procedure when no nurses were around. - 7/16/2013
Video: Solar-powered mobile health clinic reaches patients in West Bank
A mobile medical clinic powered by solar energy is delivering health care to Palestinian residents living in area C of the West Bank, where Israeli regulation does not allow construction. - 7/16/2013
NHL rule changes didn’t reduce concussions
Rules need to be enforced more strictly, or players need help adapting, says Toronto surgeon - 7/16/2013
Ontario limits funding for glucose test strips
Ministry suggests pharmacists use patient questions about change as opportunity to provide MedsCheck for diabetes. - 7/15/2013
Positive thinkers can lower their cardiac risk
Effect could be mediated through improved stress response or healthier behaviours - 7/15/2013
Trillium selects Agfa X-ray suite for Credit Valley Hospital
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. | Agfa HealthCare has installed a DX-D 600 Semi-Automatic Digital X-ray Suite at Trillium Health Partners' Credit Valley Hospital, a 382-bed acute-care inpatient facility.