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- 11/14/2011
Canadian Stroke Congress to be annual event
The Canadian Stroke Congress, initially envisioned as a biennial event, will now be an annual conference, held around the beginning of October. - 11/14/2011
Rx&D, MEDEC applaud APEC endorsement of principles
Two Canadian associations – Rx&D, the association of research-based pharmaceutical companies, and MEDEC, the association representing the medical technology industry – have applauded the endorsement by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation of two sets of principles. - 11/14/2011
Buprenorphine/naloxone guidelines for treatment of opioid dependence
Although buprenorphine/naloxone has been available in Canada since 2007, the product has been underutilized. - 11/14/2011
tPA may be safe for acute patients despite a recent stroke
Hemorrhage risk seems small, but prospective study needed, MD urges - 11/14/2011
VON opens second nurse practitioner‐led clinic in Peterborough
Clinic will provide access to primary health care for all unattached citizens and will include programs that address the needs of the disadvantaged. - 11/14/2011
‘Throw away scales to treat obesity’
Focus on weight loss overshadows benefits of lifestyle change - 11/14/2011
Smokers’ strokes come a decade sooner than for non-smokers
Patients underestimate impact of smoking, MD says - 11/14/2011
Northern Alta. gets primary care boost
Government officials say physician recruitment challenges being met - 11/14/2011
Siemens puts low-dose information centre online
Siemens Healthcare has put a Low Dose Information Centre on the web. The English-language platform for continuing education and information on dose reduction is aimed at doctors and clinical personnel.