ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 8/30/2011
Using multimedia for patient education
Developing education tools and helping patients navigate online health information. - 8/30/2011
Saving green by going green at the Mazankowski
More than $1 million a year is going back into patient care thanks to the environmentally friendly design of the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. - 8/30/2011
Study of C. difficile toxins may lead to new therapies
U.S. researchers have discovered how cells in the gut neutralize toxins produced by Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), a finding that may eventually lead to new methods of treatment. - 8/30/2011
IMGs sue N.B. regulator over licence terminology
College of physicians and surgeons says change not meant to stop them from moving from province - 8/30/2011
Kevin Smith named supervisor for Niagara Health System
The Ontario government has appointed Dr. Kevin Smith as supervisor for Niagara Health System. On Aug. 15, Health Minister Deb Matthews recommended to cabinet that a provincial supervisor be appointed to the troubled health system—the largest in the province—which had come under fire for a dangerous outbreak of C. difficile. - 8/30/2011
Ontario's LHINs invest $40M in seniors’ mental health
Ontario’s 14 local health integration networks (LHINs) are directing $40 million towards enhancing services for seniors who exhibit behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health, dementia or other neurological conditions. - 8/29/2011
Jevtana for metastatic prostate cancer
Drug indicated for use in combination with prednisone or prednisolone. - 8/29/2011
Ontario NPs gain new powers soon
NPAO president say her MD colleagues advocating in favour of new regulations, recognize NP competence - 8/29/2011
Maternal and Newborn Care Conference coming to Toronto
This year's theme focuses on evidence-based decision-making.