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- 8/13/2013
Faster drug approval not linked to increase in serious drug safety warnings: Study
A new study suggests that faster drug approval is not linked to increases in the number of serious drug safety warnings, nor to other potential health risks. - 8/12/2013
Why are pharmacy assistants opting out of the regulation process?
College of Pharmacists of BC wants to know - 8/12/2013
Nova Scotia's breastfeeding hotline, weekend nurse visits nixed
Breastfeeding advocates in Nova Scotia say they’re concerned for new mothers after some of the province’s breastfeeding services were cut back. - 8/12/2013
Canadian medical imaging groups partner on project in India
LONDON, Ont. | The Centre for Imaging Technology Commercialization (CIMTEC), Western University and Claron Technology are developing hardware and novel software modules to be integrated into an image-guided oncology therapy system for wide distribution abroad by Perfint Healthcare, based in India. - 8/12/2013
Neupro: new transdermal patch for Parkinson’s, restless legs
Drug treats the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. - 8/12/2013
New patient registry matches 800 people with NPs, doctors
The New Brunswick Health Department is hoping its new and improved patient registry will be a cure-all to its waiting list woes. - 8/12/2013
Canada could learn from Swiss healthcare system: Fraser Institute
CALGARY | If Canadians are truly interested in improving the nation’s healthcare system, reducing wait times for treatment, and maintaining universal access to care, then Canada should emulate the Swiss health care system, concludes a new report from the Fraser Institute, a public policy think-tank. - 8/12/2013
'Inappropriate' stenting trend evident in U.S.: consultant
LONDON, U.K. | Former President George W. Bush’s recent heart stent operation will further increase the popularity of what is often an unnecessary and wasteful procedure, says an analyst with global research and consulting firm GlobalData.