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- 11/21/2011
Regimen offers hope to chronic hep C-HIV patients
Findings good news for these challenging to treat patients, says University of Ottawa researcher - 11/21/2011
Quebec measles outbreak baffles investigators
Recommended age at first dose may have to be reconsidered in wake of spike in cases - 11/21/2011
Poor dental health common in Canadian seniors
Access to private dental insurance generally decreases with age, according to a survey of 6,000 patients. - 11/21/2011
No hard feelings as OMA readies for contract talks
President says government's wage-freeze talk only a typical starting point - 11/21/2011
MoCA cognitive screen test effective for Alzheimer's
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a rapid screening test for mild cognitive dysfunction, has been shown to correlate with measures of brain atrophy in patients with Alzheimer's disease. - 11/21/2011
Memantine fails in trial of severe psych symptoms
But study shows comprehensive treatment can keep even very agitated patients at home - 11/21/2011
Jailhouse rocks for new nurse
Tamika Egerton has landed a unique job working at Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton, Ontario. - 11/21/2011
Half of elderly admitted to hospital are malnourished
Ongoing study also showed older patients less likely to miss meals in hospital due to tests, but problems arise when back home - 11/21/2011
Grey Bruce Health Unit board ratifies agreement with nurses
Deal honours provincial public sector wage freeze with no increase in the first two years. - 11/21/2011
ER program helps avoid delirium in elderly patients
After introducing protocol that targets six risk factors, Toronto hospital saw dramatic reduction in incidence of delirium - 11/21/2011
ER doctors place money on 'BETs'
'Best evidence topics' increasingly embraced as tool for synthesizing research