Clinical in brief CARDIOLOGY: The pre-operative heart checkIdentifying existing risks, conducting proper exams and aiding risk reduction are key components of cardiac evaluation for noncardiac surgery 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 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 Bevacizumab down but not out in early colon CA? First major study shows no cure rate after one year of treatment but researchers blame trial design Growing use of home care requires support Issue straddles the realms of social and medical services, plus regional differences; Australia a good example Websites offer EMR ratings and comparisons BMI misjudges body fat in one-third of patients First Previous 3897 3898 3899 3900 3901 Next Last
