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Nova Scotia nursing college sees influx of applicants after fast tracking licensing
Deputy registrar Douglas Bungay says that as of today the college has received 10,526 applications.
Feel like firing back on RateMDs? This doc's experience should make you think before you ink a response
'I guess you lost your job because of me and not because of the different kinds of bottles you may or may not have guzzled down?' Winnipeg family physician Dr. Abdel-Kareem Chehadi wrote on the physician reviews platform. His province's college did not approve.

Monopoly concerns push U.S. FTC to sue to block Amgen's more than $26B deal for Horizon

Amgen said it was disappointed in the agency’s decision but remains committed to completing the deal by mid-December.
Have you had the HRT talk yet? New review says docs should pipe up more about menopause symptoms and treatments

'Very rarely are women asked about menopausal symptoms or offered any treatment, let alone hormone therapy for their menopause symptoms,' said research co-author Dr. Iliana Lega.
UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health beds

Danielle Smith says a United Conservative Party government would introduce a law to allow mandatory drug treatment if it’s re-elected May 29.
Pets of pharmacy: Gizmo

Our mailbox is brimming with beautiful pets! This week we’re sharing a senior pup with a heart of gold.
Alberta NDP raises concerns about ERs, primary care funding in rural hospitals

A group of Alberta doctors wrote a letter to their local paper, saying rural primary care has been inadequately funded in recent years.
Shortage of physicians leads to closure of intensive care unit at P.E.I. hospital

Dr. Michael Gardam says Prince County Hospital has instead opened a progressive care unit for patients but adds that it cannot provide intensive care-level services.
New menopause drug for hot flashes gets U.S. FDA approval

The once-a-day pill from Astellas Pharma treats moderate-to-severe symptoms, including sweating, flushing and chills.
Downtown Winnipeg project to include healthcare expansion

The project would include a large section devoted to health care and easing the strain on the city's largest hospital, says a source in the Progressive Conservative government.

Nova Scotia nursing college sees influx of applicants after fast tracking licensing

Feel like firing back on RateMDs? This doc's experience should make you think before you ink a response

Monopoly concerns push U.S. FTC to sue to block Amgen's more than $26B deal for Horizon

Have you had the HRT talk yet? New review says docs should pipe up more about menopause symptoms and treatments

UCP promises to allow mandatory drug treatment, open addiction and mental health beds

Pets of pharmacy: Gizmo

Alberta NDP raises concerns about ERs, primary care funding in rural hospitals

Shortage of physicians leads to closure of intensive care unit at P.E.I. hospital

New menopause drug for hot flashes gets U.S. FDA approval

Downtown Winnipeg project to include healthcare expansion

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