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- 3/21/2011
Vaccine injury compensation program overdue
Best to develop a plan when there’s not a crisis, researcher recommends - 3/21/2011
Ultrasound test promises better heart disease prediction
Hyperemic velocity may improve risk stratification of intermediate-risk men - 3/21/2011
The case for Atlantic health amalgamation
Nova Scotia, P.E.I., Newfoundland and N.B.: A combined health system might improve doctors’ lot - 3/21/2011
Survey by NPs reveals toll of heavy monthly periods
Common condition affects health, lifestyle and finances but patients delay reporting symptoms. - 3/21/2011
Sunlight, vitamin D linked to lower MS risk
Research from Australia—which has the highest skin cancer rate in the world—suggests sun exposure also can be viewed in a sort of positive light: It may reduce the risk for developing multiple sclerosis. - 3/21/2011
SMA head moves to CMA
- 3/21/2011
Single-dose ondansetron for pediatric vomiting due to gastroenteritis
The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending a single oral dose of ondansetron to control vomiting related to acute gastroenteritis in children who present to the Emergency Department. - 3/21/2011
Quebec specialists’ lawsuit threatens medicare: MD group
If successful, case would open door to yet more privatized health care, critics argue - 3/21/2011
Nurses bringing wait times down: report
CNA report shows how registered nurses are stepping forward with cost-effective and proactive solutions. - 3/21/2011
NP-led spinal clinic reduces wait times
A nurse practitioner-led clinic can speed up diagnosis and management of certain spinal conditions, according to a pilot study at Toronto Western Hospital. - 3/21/2011
Nova Scotia releases details of fair drug price consults
The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness announced last week that it will introduce legislation this spring that should move the province toward lower drug prices.