Initial COPD management matters Appeals to close drug injection site 'disgraceful': Nurses unionB.C. Nurses Union oppose Harper government’s continued legal appeals to close supervised drug injection site in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Thyroid hormone linked with higher fracture risk Safety of calcium supplements questioned over cardiac concerns Osteoporosis Canada responds to study with caution to assess women’s total intake before adding supplements Unsettled infancy affects long-term behaviour Nursing excellence the key to quality patient care The knowledge of registered nurses and the central role they play in providing quality patient care will be celebrated at a series of media conferences during Nursing Week (May 9-15). CNA president lauds the knowledge, skills and experience nurses bring to assure health and well-being of Canadians Politicians visit nurses' workplaces during Nursing Week Pols aim to learn how nurses' expertise keeps our communities healthy. Alberta begins offering patients access to their electronic medical records Patients in Alberta have a chance to view and add to their personal health care online Noninvasive diabetes screening device approved in Canada Tool used as an indicator to determine whether diagnostic testing for diabetes is necessary. First Previous 1916 1917 1918