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- 11/9/2022
Kidney cancer: a new indication approved for Keytruda
The treatment is approved for patients who have a moderate to high risk of recurrence, following nephrectomy or nephrectomy accompanied by surgical resection of metastatic lesions. - 11/9/2022
Nurse accused of amputating patient's foot to put on display
A nurse in Wisconsin has been charged with elder abuse, accused of amputating a hospice patient's frostbitten foot without his consent and without doctor's orders. - 11/9/2022
Euthanasia (MAiD) activists put a dollar value on human life
Dr. Sohail Ghandi warns against wrecklessly expanded criteria in who can choose to die. - 11/9/2022
Dr. Tam warns of flu upswing, new COVID-19 variants as viral triple threat continues
Although a recent surge of COVID-19 cases seem to have “plateaued,'' Dr. Tam says emerging Omicron variants BQ.1.1 and BF.7 are on the rise. - 11/9/2022
Alberta premier consulting with Trump adviser may affect health system, NDP warns
Notley's NDP is calling for Smith to revoke the invitation to Dr. Alexander and reveal the names of the medical people Smith says are now advising her on public health policy. - 11/9/2022
POLL: Is Twitter over as a health info tool?
Recently, things on the social media platform have gotten even more chaotic than usual. - 11/9/2022
Remembrance Day spotlight: Caring for the mental health of Ukrainian refugees
A group of 200 volunteers, including psychiatrists, nurse and social workers are providing free mental health services for refugees through a McGill-based project. - 11/8/2022
Ontario docs advise masks, vaccine catch up ahead of anticipated tough viral season
Physicians at a news conference hosted by the Ontario Medical Association said Wednesday that influenza arrived early in the province and more than half of Canadian cases of the illness so far have been in children and teenagers. - 11/8/2022
Prescribe this Rx for customer success
The customer’s experience is the greatest determinant of success in any business. Customer experience and loyalty are harmonious, and nothing differentiates one pharmacy retailer from another more than the ability to engage customers and build relationships with patients. - 11/8/2022
Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in study
The study tested a widely used mindfulness program that includes 2 1/2 hours of classes weekly and 45 minutes of daily practice at home.