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- 1/10/2012
Cancer Society applauds ruling against tobacco industry
An Ontario Superior Court’s ruling that the provincial government's $50-billion lawsuit against tobacco firms can proceed “is great news and a significant defeat for the tobacco industry," says Rob Cunningham, lawyer and senior policy analyst for the Canadian Cancer Society. - 1/10/2012
Lower mortality rates found for new-generation drug-eluting stents
Percutaneous coronary intervention implantations using a new generation of drug-eluting stents are associated with lower rates of relapse (restenosis), stent thrombosis and subsequent mortality than older-generation drug-eluting stents and bare-metal stents, according to a large Swedish study. - 1/10/2012
Hospitals at centre of Toronto's new environmental health initiative
A Toronto Public Health policy on safer chemicals is focusing attention on reducing potential health hazards from chemicals in common use throughout the city. It’s also stimulating research and creative solutions from manufacturers and distributors. Healthcare facilities are at the heart of the initiative. - 1/10/2012
Dinner tonight: Pesto penne with tuna
- 1/10/2012
Attacks on pharmacists prescribing unwarranted
Re: Doc says pharmacists injecting fractures patient care, January 9, 2012 - 1/10/2012
Improving wound care can save money, says Cape Breton businesswoman
Cash-strapped health organizations could save money and boost patient health by improving wound care, according to a nurse turned businesswoman based in Cape Breton. - 1/9/2012
RNs dismissed as second class
Re: What if…all nurses were utilized to their full potential?, December 28, 2011 - 1/9/2012
Numerous benefits with NP-led clinic model
Re: What if…all nurses were utilized to their full potential?, December 28, 2011