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- 3/21/2013
International agencies join forces against non-communicable diseases
GENEVA | The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are partnering on non-communicable disease prevention. - 3/21/2013
Toronto doctor, 78, charged with sexaully assaulting teen patient
A 78-year-old veteran Toronto doctor is facing three charges of sexual assault in connection with a medical exam that occurred in his office in February, and police suspect there may be more victims. - 3/21/2013
Metal stents found to be effective treatment for blocked bile ducts
NEW YORK | A multi-centre analysis shows the use of temporary "fully covered self-expanding metal stents" can effectively fix a painful and potentially life-threatening benign biliary stricture – a severely blocked or narrowed bile duct. - 3/21/2013
48 hours in Iceland
Its otherworldly landscapes, fascinating culture and soothing spas will beckon you back for more - 3/21/2013
Southlake harnesses social media to deliver innovation messages
NEWMARKET, ONT. | Southlake Regional Health Centre is embracing the power of the Internet. Describing itself as a centre of healthcare innovation and excellence, Southlake notes the responsibility to provide patients and community members with up-to-date health-related information. - 3/21/2013
Stivarga: new oral kinase inhibitor for metastatic colorectal cancer
Drug acts by inhibiting multiple protein kinases, including those involved in tumour angiogenesis and oncogenesis. - 3/21/2013
Can the web flip doctoring on its head?
- 3/21/2013
Comment: Why change is so difficult and what needs to happen
Pharmacists must transform the way we do business and start billing for services. However, there are several immovable barriers preventing that from happening. Here are four obstacles to change and three solutions. - 3/21/2013
Press Review - March 22, 2013
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>Brazilian bikini wax or genital shaving increases risk of ‘water warts’ infection: France study. Read this and - 3/20/2013
Angry, frustrated Alberta pharmacists rally at Legislature
Grassroots protest group aims to send a strong message about the devastating impact recent cutbacks will have on the pharmacy profession and services for patients.