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- 8/11/2013
SickKids first to offer whole genome sequencing and gene panels
TORONTO | The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is the first pediatric hospital in the world to offer whole genome sequencing in addition to gene panels for patients who may stand to benefit. - 8/11/2013
Nurse, doctor and fertility clinic sued after woman blames miscarriage on spouse's affair with nurse
A Toronto woman alleges she had a miscarriage after learning her common-law partner was having an affair with a nurse at the clinic where the couple was receiving fertility treatments, according to the Toronto Sun. - 8/11/2013
B.C. company to deliver telehealth solutions in Thailand
VANCOUVER | Telehealth solutions provider ReFleX Wireless is providing its wireless medical device and eVitals patient portal at Thailand’s Kluaynamthai (KNT) Hospital Geriatric Care Centre. - 8/11/2013
A malpractice ruling borrowed the plaintiff’s wording. Is this fair?
It seems odd for a doctor to be found liable for malpractice—to the tune of $4 million—and then realize most of the judge’s ruling was copied, verbatim, from the plaintiff’s court brief. Questions of fairness arise: Did the judge even listen to the doctor’s side of the story? - 8/11/2013
MD faces blowback for stating that fatal, 34-hour ER stay was 'self-inflicted'
An inquest into the death of Brian Sinclair, a 45-year-old homeless double-amputee, heard Thursday from a neuropathologist who examined the body and later suggested to the province’s medical examiner that abuse of solvents and inhalants were at the root of Sinclair’s failing health. - 8/8/2013
Ask the Experts: Physical addictions and Gravol
Surely dimenhydrinate is mentally addictive, but is there a physical addiction to it? Any useful references on this subject? - 8/8/2013
Incoming CMA president talks specialist relations, wait lists and accountability
Healthcare transformation, health equity and advocacy are three themes that will permeate the presidency of Dr. Francscutti. In this interview, he discusses scope of practice and doctors' unique value proposition, why doctors need to get on with it and 'do what they need to do,' and why they need to love the system they work in. - 8/8/2013
Banned doctor allegedly faked certificate in a bid to practise again: report
A “disgraced” former cosmetic surgeon is attempting to get his license to practice back, but he’s facing stiff resistance from the Ontario college, the Toronto Star reports. - 8/8/2013
Scientists using dogs to sniff out ovarian cancer
PHILADELPHIA | Researchers trying to develop a diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer are hoping dogs' keen sense of smell will lead them down the right path. - 8/8/2013
Rexall launches online customer service
Patients of Rexall drugstores can now view their medication records online at any time of the day or night, using a new personal account.