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- 4/10/2013
GPs an essential resource for increasing psychiatric burden
GPs specializing in mental health is an increasing necessity as the number of Canadians facing—and seeking help for—mental health issues continues to grow. - 4/10/2013
As pharmacists hold rallies, RxA and Alberta government tell different stories
Hundreds chant "Patient Care First!" outside Alberta Legislature as part of pharmacist rally across Alberta to protest sudden generic pricing cuts. - 4/10/2013
MRI an option for colon screening?
Technique has the advantage of avoiding radiation exposure - 4/10/2013
Manitoba proposes paid services
At the annual Manitoba Society of Pharmacists meeting April 6, pharmacists learned that a Reimbursement Proposal for Professional Pharmacy Services has been developed and is being examined by Manitoba Health. - 4/10/2013
Brain ‘awry’ in fibromyalgia
Scans help explain why these patients don’t respond well to opioids - 4/9/2013
One-on-one: Alberta health minister 'confident' about reaching doctor deal
EDMONTON | Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne expressed confidence this week that ongoing fee talks with the Alberta Medical Association could soon reach a conclusion. - 4/9/2013
Thiessen to head review of cancer drug supply
Review highlights complexity of pharmaceutical out-sourcing system. - 4/9/2013
Newfoundland economist says independent pharmacies in trouble
The writing is on the wall for independents, reknowned economist says. - 4/9/2013
CBC publishes ranking of hospital performance across Canada
TORONTO | The CBC program The Fifth Estate has published a ranking of the performance of 239 Canadian hospitals as well as grades for individual performance measures on more than 600 hospitals. - 4/8/2013
Alberta pharmacists: why spend $400,000 on ads about drug savings?
The Alberta Pharmacists’ Association and grassroots Alberta pharmacists are questioning why the Alberta government has invested in a province-wide radio and print ad campaign to tell Albertans that “Lower prescription costs are good medicine for you, your family and for Alberta.”