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- 7/11/2010
Intensive BP lowering may cut stroke risk in type 2 diabetes
Subgroup analysis of ACCORD trial reveals some benefit, but researcher cautions results are preliminary - 7/11/2010
Impatience grows over slow fee agreement talks: NLMA
Although the gap between the positions taken by the government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) in the master agreement talks is narrowing, doctors here are growing impatient with the negotiations. - 7/11/2010
Hospitals can be models of healthy eating
With menus full of fresh and locally produced food, a Detroit not-for-profit is a hopeful example for Canada - 7/11/2010
EMRs can improve, or hurt, patient interaction
A U.S. study has confirmed what some doctors’ suspect: Using an electronic medical record system (EMR) can hinder patient care. - 7/11/2010
Effects of isotope shortage assessed
- 7/11/2010
Debunking the myth NPs provide second-class care
A perception exists that seeing a nurse practitioner instead of a doctor is second-class care, best suited for times and places where a doctor is unavailable. Research suggests otherwise. - 7/11/2010
Dare to dream
- 7/11/2010
CPSO completes cosmetic facilities rules
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has approved a set of inspection standards for out-of-hospital facilities, the last step in a multi-year process since it gained the authority to check on physician offices where cosmetic surgical procedures may be performed. - 7/11/2010
CPhA welcomes BC generic drug price reductions
Association particularly pleased government took collaborative approach in negotiations. - 7/11/2010
Change the world
- 7/11/2010
Canada clobbered for quality of care