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- 6/12/2011
UHN pharmacy techs unionize
Move about respect and fairness in dealing with management, says union rep. - 6/12/2011
Talks between NS pharmacists and governments collapse
Negotiations about a new funding model for Nova Scotia pharmacies broke down Thursday (June 9), leaving local pharmacists calling for an emergency meeting with Health and Wellness Minister Maureen MacDonald. - 6/12/2011
Quebec agrees to pay MD costs for ranibizumab treatment
Decision follows months of complaints over out-of-pocket fees of up to $200 monthly - 6/12/2011
Nurses say elder abuse must be brought out into the open
As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches, nursing groups shine spotlight on problem. - 6/12/2011
Doctor salaries rose with medicare says study that contradicts U.S. critics of 'Canada-like' care
KINGSTON, Ont. | American doctors’ fears that converting to a “Canadian-style” health care system will hurt their incomes are unfounded, says a Canadian researcher who looked at income patterns of doctors in the two countries. - 6/12/2011
Dal medical program clears probation
HALIFAX | The undergraduate medical education program at Dalhousie University has lost the metaphorical asterisks beside its accreditation status from the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME). “Our probation served as a wake up call to many,” said dean of medicine Dr. Tom Marrie in a university website story published June 13. - 6/9/2011
Your money is coming: Ontario drug program executive officer
Regulation allowing government to pay out transitional fee to wean pharmacies off professional allowances finally approved. Retroactive compensation expected in mid-August ODB payment. - 6/8/2011
Frequent hemodialysis ups urea clearance
One drawback is shorter time to a patient's first vascular access intervention - 6/8/2011
Risk of graft loss higher with expanded-criteria donor kidneys
But study shows risk was better than expected-so expanded-criteria organs might be 'only marginally worse' than standard - 6/8/2011
Laquinimod reduces relapses and disability in phase III study
Oral MS treatment yields 'exciting' trial results