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- 8/22/2013
Emergency departments are failing to meet seniors' needs: interRAI study
WATERLOO, Ont. | Emergency departments are not meeting the needs of senior citizens, according to an international study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. The study looked at patients over the age of 75 in emergency departments in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Iceland, India, and Sweden. - 8/22/2013
MEDEC warns hospitals about third-party vendor credentialing
TORONTO | Canadian hospitals that use the services of third-party vendor credentialing companies could be letting themselves in for legal and privacy problems, according the MEDEC, the national association representing medical technology companies. - 8/22/2013
Council of the Federation negotiating with pharmaceutical suppliers
After already negotiating bulk purchasing deals for six of the most commonly used generic drugs, the Council of the Federation (CoF) is now working on lowering prices for 27 brand-name drugs, as well. - 8/22/2013
Press Review - August 23, 2013
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>The changing dynamic of Canada’s doctors. Read this and more - 8/22/2013
More research needed on generic efficacies: UWO professor
A Canadian researcher believes more studies could change minds about the equivalent efficacy of generic drugs versus brand names. - 8/22/2013
Doctors: Ohio man revives 45 mins after heart stopped and he was declared dead
WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio | A man who was declared dead when his heart stopped beating for 45 minutes suddenly revived, said his stunned doctors, who can't find an explanation. The man, though, credits his faith. - 8/21/2013
iPod pharmacy a boon for patients and therapists
Charity refurbishes old MP3 players and donates them to music therapists. - 8/21/2013
Ask the Experts: Stopping and restarting Concerta
I know a 65-year-old patient that is taking Concerta 36 mg daily for ADHD. He is teaching for six out of 12 months and was wondering if he should come off the drug when not teaching. He feels, however, it is helpful year-round—especially for his driving. If approved by his physician, how would you suggest he stop and restart the drug to minimize withdrawal and side effects? - 8/21/2013
New Product Update: August 2013
- 8/21/2013
Shoppers warns consumers about phone scam
Automated phone call tells recipients that they have won a vacation from pharmacy chain.