Proton-pump inhibitors linked with hospital-acquired pneumonia Growing use of home care requires supportIssue straddles the realms of social and medical services, plus regional differences; Australia a good example N.B. doctors face pay-freeze shocker Government bill mandates zero pay increase for two years, nullifying tentative agreement N.S. paramedics get MedicAlert info online PEDIATRICS: Children with Down syndrome have high rate of asthma Result not reported before; survey of medical problems shows ongoing need to screen these children for hearing, thyroid issues CARDIOLOGY: The pre-operative heart check Identifying existing risks, conducting proper exams and aiding risk reduction are key components of cardiac evaluation for noncardiac surgery POLITICS: Hospital report cards spark different reactions in B.C., Ontario If Fraser Institute studies are problematic, maybe provincial medical associations should step up to lead hospital accountability project PSYCHIATRY: Brady Bunch star advises doctors to tell it like it is CARDIOLOGY: The followup call, patient style Technology aids compliance, eases recovery as patients call in heart details from home LETTERS: Rx recycling not dispensing First Previous 3816 3817 3818 3819 3820 Next Last