Canadian nurses shocked at American announcementAdoption of NCLEX-RN exam in Canada could mean newfound mobility for RNs between borders. Former tech gets house arrest for drug traffickingLori Michele Amundson pleads guilty to possession of oxycodone for trafficking. Mayo Clinic honours Edmonton doctor engaged in eHealth projects University of Alberta Hospital physician Dr. Ann Colbourne has been selected by the Mayo Clinic as the latest recipient of its Plummer Society Award for Excellence. NDP says hospitals charge $1,300 a day for patients despite promise to stop fees Ontario hospitals are “blackmailing” families, says NDP Leader Andrea Horwath. Sort job descriptions out before expanding tech's role Re: What if pharmacy technicians took over all drug dispensing?, December 6, 2011 Tech regulation imperative to moving pharmacy forward Re: What if pharmacy technicians took over all drug dispensing?, December 5, 2011 Treating cough and cold in children: new guidance from Canadian Paediatric Society Use of cough and cold medications in children has been associated with medication errors and adverse events, including death. Alternative medicines popular among rheumatoid arthritis patients Physicians need to be aware of treatments—such as gin-soaked raisins—and potential interactions with conventional medications Anti-TNF agents similarly effective in rheumatoid arthritis Automatic BP cuffs lead to better diagnoses About one-quarter of hypertensives are being misdiagnosed Biologics have lasting power in rheumatoid arthritis But recommended starting dose is not effective, Canadian researcher notes Commercial weight loss programs outperform primary-care efforts Programs such as Weight Watchers produce better results —and cost less, U.K. study shows First Previous 1674 1675 1676 1677 1678 Next Last
