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- 9/27/2018
NB pharmacists play prominent role in 'historic' election
The Liberal government has failed to respond to the pharmacy association's suggestions for healthcare improvements, but the other parties have been more receptive - 9/27/2018
Several specialist groups consider breaking away from the Ontario Medical Association
With a special council meeting on fee relativity looming, and reports that negotiations with the PC government have entered arbitration, several specialties appear to have decided they are better off apart from the OMA - 9/26/2018
Ancient greek gods and doctors
In the time of Hippocrates, medicine was becoming an evidence-based practice but it retained a strong connection to the spiritual - 9/26/2018
Canadian MDs trained abroad petition B.C. court to end residency limitations
The petition claims that the medical residency selection process is based on where a student graduated, rather than merit in medicine. - 9/26/2018
Combination therapy safe and effective in older type 2 diabetes patients
New study examines 'real-world' safety and efficacy of GLP-1 agonist and SGLT-2 inhibitor combo when used in elderly patients with suboptimal glycemic control - 9/26/2018
Oncologist denies homeless cancer patient chemotherapy because of living situation
While the patient was first dismayed by the decision, he eventually came to understand the doctor's reasons - 9/25/2018
Quebec health minister's re-election ad sparks outcry among pharmacists
One Facebook post collected hundreds of negative comments from pharmacists - 9/25/2018
Clinics offering unproven stem cell therapies proliferating across Canada: study
Some have criticized such companies for taking advantage of people's hopes, when in fact there is no scientific backing for their claims