ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/15/2013
Stateside: Philly abortion doctor gets life in prison for murdering baby
A Philadelphia abortion doctor found guilty of committing murder at his clinic will spend the rest of his life in jail. - 5/15/2013
Water protects the kidney but not the heart
High intake linked with lower chronic renal disease risk - 5/15/2013
9 things not to say to someone with mental illness
What makes an insensitive remark? According to clinical psychologist Ryan Howes, “The problems happen when people make statements that imply that mental illness is a sign of emotional weakness, it’s something that can be quickly overcome with some trite homespun advice or they minimize it as a minor issue you can just get over.” Here are more examples of problematic statements, along with what makes a good response. - 5/15/2013
Trouble and opportunity with e-cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes are controversial. But they're catching on with consumers - 5/15/2013
Fair dues are overdue
Shouldn't pharmacists' compensation be aligned with the value of services provided—to both the client and to the company making them available? Just asking. - 5/15/2013
Dr. Shapiro agrees: pharmacy brings value
Community pharmacy is part of the cure for an ailing healthcare system, Dr. Marla Shapiro told supporters of the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy (CFP) at its annual Innovation Gala in late April. - 5/15/2013
Prostate cancer: More men can opt for active surveillance
Not all conventional criteria need to be fulfilled, analysis shows - 5/15/2013
Toronto college takes first aid approach to mental health
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is taking the lead in providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to other post-secondary institutions in Ontario. - 5/15/2013
New U.S. guideline nixes prostate cancer screening in under-55s
Two-year interval suggested for older men who opt for testing