Promising pact bridges Alberta doctors to new master agreementAlberta's doctors and the provincial government have hammered out a short-term "bridge" agreement over pay and work conditions, a pact the Alberta Medical Association says goes a long way toward mending fences between the two parties. Prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in HIV-positive adultsPJP is one of the most frequent AIDS-defining opportunistic infections in HIV-infected patients. This special feature outlines drug therapy options and the role of the pharmacist. Nurses sign petition criticizing new medical equipment Critics say machines are unsafe because they set off false alarms too frequently to be trusted. York nursing students conducting healthcare needs study for Innisfil A group of York University nursing students will present the findings of their healthcare needs study to Innisfil residents March 27. Older patients let down by shortage of nurses, says Royal College of Nursing Low ratio of staff to patients means nurses often do not have time to look after elderly patients properly, RCN warns Special nurses guide seniors through ERs Research showed seniors in community were readmitted to the ER at a lower rate than the national average. Saphris: new atypical antipsychotic New drug indicated for treatment of schizophrenia, acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Ontario nursing home task force flooded with ideas for change A long-term care task force created after a Toronto Star investigation into nursing home abuse has been swamped with complaints — and ideas for change. The collaborative efforts of the Northern Alberta HIV Program Multidisciplinary approach enables program to handle daunting challenges associated with treating HIV-infected patients. North York General tops with Accreditation Canada North York General Hospital (NYGH) has received “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing,” the highest designation from Accreditation Canada. First Previous 3165 3166 3167 3168 3169 Next Last
