The value of observationYou don't need to be Sherlock Holmes to practice the powerful art of observation—after all, his literary inventor was a physician. An extremely effective and simple piece of preventative medicine? Get patients to cut down on saltEvidence shows it substantially adds to CVD risk, but new policies may help with sodium reduction. Patient went to ER 180 times, says Eby, as he names science adviser on drug crisis ‘As the toxic-drug crisis changes, we’re facing new challenges and grappling with a growing group of people who are very sick and struggling in our streets and emergency rooms.’ Screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders, new pediatric guidance says Dr. Holly Agostino, lead author of the guidelines, says wait times for eating disorder programs have grown dramatically. Newly tabled Quebec bill would introduce sweeping changes to scope of pharmacists and other healthcare pros The Order of Pharmacists of Quebec and the College of Physicians of Quebec both welcome the potential changes. New Brunswick health minister says travel nurse companies took advantage of province The francophone Vitalité Health Network paid more than $123 million on travel nurse contracts. McMaster Children’s Hospital halts tonsil and adenoid surgeries after deaths The hospital says only emergency pediatric tonsil and adenoid surgeries will proceed and that all adult ear, nose and throat surgeries will continue. Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability Those with the condition have a constellation of issues, which also include short stature, small heads, seizures and low muscle mass. Blending high-tech and low-tech innovations for long-term care adherence and more Equipped with the right tech tools, Teresa Pitre says pharmacists can vastly improve medication adherence at home. Final deadline to enter the Medical Post Awards is June 16 Doctors: A great opportunity to have the amazing work you or a colleague do in media, service to community or practice innovation celebrated. First Previous 308 309 310 311 312 Next Last
