ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 6/24/2010
Preparing for my cross-Canada mission
Dr. Danielle Ouellet is cycling across Canada this summer to spread the word, and the word is “prevention.” She aims to challenge parents and educators, and especially politicians, to change the current paradigm of medicine that did not stem the alarming rates of hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Watch for her regular posts from the road. - 6/24/2010
Walmart re-brands Quebec pharmacies
- 6/24/2010
New drugs on the way for gout
Experimental compounds control pain and reduce serum uric acid levels - 6/24/2010
Drinking decreases arthritis risk
Study links alcohol consumption with reduced likelihood of several inflammatory conditions - 6/23/2010
Women and equity: Wonder women at WONCA
At the upcoming G8 summit, Stephen Harper has stated he intends to champion an agenda that improves the health of women and children (aside from allowing full reproductive choices). This is part of the Millennium goals, on which all participants at the Summit will receive a score card on their progress. However, how well are we scoring on empowering and supporting the women physicians who in many parts of the world supply more than 50% of healthcare? - 6/23/2010
NL pharmacists approved for more prescriptive authority
New powers include the ability to refill, extend and adjust prescriptions. - 6/23/2010
Royal Roads and CMA collaborate on training
Aim is to develop physician leadership capacity - 6/23/2010
New PEI ED opens this month