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- 6/17/2013
Home-based rehab for seniors raises quality of life, saves money: study
WATERLOO, ONT. | Seniors with musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis or broken bones who get rehabilitation at home are less likely to need admission to hospital or long-term care homes, say researchers from the University of Waterloo and University of Toronto. - 6/17/2013
Cutting case managers for ALS, MS patients wrong, nurse says
A Calgary nurse says Alberta Health Services is forsaking its most vulnerable patients by cutting specialized care for ALS and MS patients. - 6/17/2013
Nova Scotia pharmacists to get province-wide DIS
Nova Scotia's Department of Health and Wellness, in partnership with Canada Health Infoway, have built and implemented a new province-wide Drug Information System which will provide authorized health care professionals with access to patients' comprehensive medication profiles. - 6/17/2013
OPA awards recognize "everyday heroes"
The 2013 Ontario Pharmacists’ Association’s (OPA) Awards honours the outstanding contributions made by some of pharmacy’s “everyday heroes.” - 6/17/2013
Deceptive mail order company ordered to close Mississauga office
Report finds company claiming to be Canadian is actually headquartered in Belize, ships its low-priced drugs from India and doesn’t employ a single pharmacist here, report finds. - 6/17/2013
Premature babies foundation applauds federal government
EDMONTON | As of June 9, eligible parents who take leave from work to provide care or support to their critically ill or injured child can receive Employment Insurance special benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children. - 6/16/2013
Government monopoly would reduce quality of prescription drug coverage: study
MONTREAL | The obsession with reducing public spending on prescription drugs, which takes the form of constantly falling price caps, bulk purchasing strategies and reimbursement restrictions, entails numerous unintended consequences, especially for the health of Canadians, according to a new study from the Montreal Economic Institute. - 6/16/2013
OMA defends public pronouncements following alleged 'junk science' criticism
A conservative-minded columnist is calling out the Ontario Medical Association and saying they use “junk science” in their public policy announcements. - 6/16/2013
Canada trails in access to orphan drugs for rare diseases
TORONTO | Access to orphan drugs – pharmaceuticals developed specifically to treat very rare medical conditions – has been more challenging for Canadians than patients in most other developed countries.