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More training urged for those treating lymphedema patients

MONTREAL _ Many nurses and physiotherapists treating lymphedema patients in Canada have no formal lymphedema training, says the Lymphedema Association of Quebec.
911 ordered doctor to halt CPR on man stricken with heart attack

MONTREAL | A Quebec doctor says a 911 operator ordered her to stop doing CPR and then hung up as the physician was attempting to save the life of a stricken friend.
Gut microbes differ in IBD

New sequencing technology shines light on the inner life of the intestine
Should IBS patients go gluten-free?

Expert touts results of recent Australian study suggesting some may qualify as ‘celiac-lite’ cases
Pros and cons of pacifiers can leave parents pondering what's best for baby

School of thought ranges from absolutely no soother to parent sanity saver
Using life insurance in business succession planning

The second of two articles looking at estate planning strategies that include life insurance.
Synthetic ‘poop’ cures C. difficile

Treatment offers a less ‘icky’ approach than fecal transplant
Canadian hits on a winning combo for eardrum repair

Outpatient procedure combines hyaluronic acid and fat to heal large perforations, avoiding problems of using each solo

Experts push for action to reduce premature deaths from NCDs