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- 8/10/2019
Let’s empower patients and build a vibrant medical profession
The full text of Dr. Sandy Buchman's inaugural address as he becomes CMA president - 8/8/2019
Health Canada announces changes aimed at dropping prices of patented drugs
The federal government is overhauling the way it regulates the cost of patented medicines, including ending comparisons to the United States — changes that Canada's health minister is billing as the biggest step towards lower drug prices in a generation. - 8/8/2019
Rabies vaccine and rabies immune globulin shortage expected in Ontario
Ministry of Health anticipates shortage may last until November 2019 - 8/8/2019
N.S. limits access to MyHealthNS portal after failing to renew contract with operator
The government said that for the time being, doctors and patients will continue to have access to all the portal's features. - 8/7/2019
Dalhousie University adds medical school seats aimed at reducing doctor shortage
Nova Scotia's lone medical school is adding 16 new seats aimed at retaining doctors in a province struggling with physician shortages. - 8/7/2019
HIV self-tests haven't been approved in Canada—researchers want to change that
One researcher said he hope's an upcoming study will persuade Health Canada to approve the first HIV self-test for use as early as 2020. - 8/7/2019
Key change in managing mild asthma recommended in 2019 GINA guidelines
Short-acting bronchodilators used alone “as needed” are no longer recommended for adults or adolescents