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- 10/4/2011
Orchestrating help on the high seas
Dr. Bill Swales handles an emergency craniotomy—via two ships, two helicopters, three air fields and a jet - 10/4/2011
New Canadian guidelines for seasonal influenza vaccine: 2011/12
Full details regarding influenza immunization, including recommendations for immunocompromised persons and those with other chronic health conditions - 10/4/2011
‘Huge struggle’ to boost health workers’ flu vaccination rates
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. | Influenza vaccination rates among Ontario health care workers are “appallingly low,” said Dr. Mary Vearncombe, medical director of infection prevention and control with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. - 10/4/2011
Genetic risk tests come to Canada through Warnex
An exclusive distribution agreement for 10 of deCODE Genetics' DNA-based tests has been signed by Warnex Medical Laboratories, a division of Warnex Inc. of Laval, Que. The tests are designed to assess the risk of developing certain common diseases. - 10/4/2011
A ‘generation war’ it isn’t, but the baby boomers and ‘matures’ definitely see a number of issues differently
Generations vexed: From work philosophy to other issues, gen Xers and ‘millennials’ doctors aren't on the same page - 10/4/2011
Feeding frenzy in Iceland
Once adored by Vikings, the fermented shark delicacy ‘hákarl’ is still revered—but hard for the average tourist to find - 10/3/2011
Temporary ER staff make more medication errors
Study suggests non-permanent workers in other departments may also need attention