TRANSPLANTATION: Aboriginal living kidney donors face high rate of health risksNephrectomy's contribution to risk is unclear, but cause for concern TRANSPLANTATION: Doctors should be supportive of post-transplant pregnanciesMany women in B.C. survey switched physicians when counselled against having children, which is considered higher-risk but safe TRANSPLANTATION: Opportunities exist to deter transplant tourism Before obtaining organs abroad, most patients are known to transplant or dialysis centres for years: B.C. study Vitamin D may play a role in weight loss success Higher plasma levels at start of diet predict greater ability to shed pounds, possibly due to effect on metabolism Manitoba approves Clinicare as EMR vendor Master Standing Agreement also in place New Rexall kit empowers diabetics in self-care Diabetes resource to improve outcomes Information kit covers key diabetes topics How doctors deal with depression Survey tracks interactions with patients Labour time, analgesic use lowered in ‘ambient’ hospital labour rooms Nurses report it a more calming environment More seniors use antipsychotic drugs Use significantly greater in nursing homes Telehealth halves cardiac readmissions Also saves up to $20,000 per patient at UOHI UK's first e-prescribing system goes live First Previous 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 Next Last
