Ontario widens access to cancer drugsA high profile case of a woman who was denied coverage of Herceptin to treat her breast cancer tumour because it was “too small” seems to have inspired the Ontario government to expand patients’ access to cancer drugs. Beware of patients bearing pamphletsWaiting room literature: pleasant diversion or lightning rod for inane questions? Acne gel, vaginosis tablets enter market Triple Negative Breast Cancer Sensitive to Chemo Lower 10-year survival than other forms of breast CA FP-provided end-of-life care assessed in ongoing study In Nova Scotia, about one-third of patients get home visit, but only 18% receive info about symptom management Successful treatment of nail psoriasis has beneficial side-effects Improvements in psoriasis of the hands and feet also observed when nails treated with adalimumab Catch-up clinics improve HPV vaccination rates Parents sometimes change their minds about having daughters immunized, Toronto researchers find Students miss melanomas in simulated tests Medical trainees need more preparation for real-life situations, researchers urge Nonmelanoma skin cancers on rise in U.S. The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancers—mainly basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—continues to rise in the U.S., researchers reported here. Ontario psychologist exposes a forgotten stigma: obesity In this Healthcare Interview, Rebecca Puhl advocates for interventions and policy changes to reduce the impact of weight bias and discrimination First Previous 2126 2127 2128 2129 2130 Next Last
