ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/30/2013
A pharmacist’s guide to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following total knee arthroplasty
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious medical condition that can lead to increased morbidity and mortality caused by the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE). - 5/30/2013
Axiron: new underarm testosterone replacement therapy
New medication for men intended for use in conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. - 5/30/2013
Take a holiday from Canada’s healthcare straightjacket
For those who travel outside of the country in the coming months, we have a modest proposal: find a pub, sit down with locals and ask about their nation’s health care system. - 5/30/2013
New Brunswick pharmacists honoured
The New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association, the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the New Brunswick Pharmaceutical Society honoured both long-time pharmacists and new practitioners at their Past President’s Dinner and Awards Banquet held as part of the 2013 New Brunswick Pharmacy Conference May 25th. - 5/29/2013
There are risks to drug bulk purchasing agreements
How much are Canadians willing to give up in the name of cost management? - 5/29/2013
Federal government invests in eHealth innovation, funds research
OTTAWA | The Canadian government has announced almost $1.6 million in funding to support research projects focused on developing innovative new electronic health (eHealth) technologies. - 5/29/2013
Man says he had breast reduction without adequate anesthesia
VANCOUVER | A court has ordered the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia to re-open an investigation into a man’s breast reduction surgery that allegedly went wrong. - 5/28/2013
Former MUHC CEO Arthur Porter arrested, awaiting extradition
MONTREAL | Dr. Arthur Porter, former executive director and CEO of the McGill University Health Centre, has been arrested in Panama and is awaiting extradition to Canada on several criminal changes, according to CBC reports.