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- 4/29/2013
“Teamwork” the message of annual technician conference
"A successful day in pharmacy can no longer be measured by how many prescriptions we fill, but rather how many patients we help.” - 4/29/2013
New drug approvals slower in Canada than Europe, U.S.: Fraser Institute
CALGARY | It takes Health Canada nearly a year to grant marketing approval to prescription drugs while new medicines are often approved faster in Europe and the United States, according to a report from the Fraser Institute, an independent public policy think-tank. - 4/29/2013
Mobile screening service sparks physicians' concern it is targeting elderly
A North-Dakota based private health screening service has been making its rounds across British Columbia, sparking concerns amongst physicians for targeting the elderly. - 4/29/2013
Lawmakers expand use of EpiPens by school nurses in emergency
The state Legislature gave its final approval Tuesday to a bill aimed at allowing school nurses to administer a potentially lifesaving allergy medication in an emergency. - 4/29/2013
Study suggests cardiovascular risk reduced by naturopaths
Cardiovascular disease can be reduced amongst high-risk patients by adding naturopathic care to an enhanced care model, a new study suggests. - 4/29/2013
Review uncovers deficiencies in patient information on warfarin
Assessment finds patient education sheets lack some important content needed for safe use of this drug. - 4/29/2013
Alberta partnership selects NexJ technology for disease management
LEDUC, ALTA. | Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network, a joint partnership between Alberta Health Services and a group of a group of 51 family physicians in 11 clinics, has selected NexJ Connected Wellness as part of its Self Manage to Improve Your Life Everyday (S.M.I.L.E.) healthcare program.