Healthcare

Tips for setting up a patient home visit program

A new study has found that elderly cardiac patients leaving the hospital are four times more likely to adhere to their medication instructions if they are issued longer prescriptions.

TORONTO | Seven of Toronto's leading health research institutions have joined together in an unprecedented global alliance of more than 70 organizations representing more than 40 countries.

WINNIPEG | A new, state-of-the-art system developed by Winnipeg-based Intelligent Hospital Systems will prepare chemotherapy drugs with a high degree of precision, helping CancerCare Manitoba enhance patient and staff safety.

CALGARY | The University of Calgary has purchased three next-generation genome sequencers thanks to a $5.5-million community gift from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Urologists blame poor sleep, illness, interruptions and other problems for at least some surgical complications

More than 600 pharmacists converged on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre June 20-22 for the annual conference and meeting of the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association.