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- 5/20/2013
Where have Europe's nurses gone?
Throughout Europe, the nursing profession is rapidly losing its appeal. An aging workforce and dwindling student enrollment in nursing schools are precipitating a looming nursing crisis. - 5/16/2013
Salute to amazing 'Dr. G': Gala raises $2.6M for Campaign to Cure Arthritis
It was a who’s who of the Canadian Establishment at a gala tribute at the Carlu in Toronto on May 15 for Dr. Bernard Gosevitz, known to many simply as Dr. G. - 5/16/2013
Press Review - May 17, 2013
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>Why women live longer than men: Their immune systems age more slowly, Japan study finds. Read this and - 5/16/2013
Nurses' union is calling for a moratorium on RN job cuts
New information about the latest cuts of Registered Nurses (RNs) at The Scarborough Hospital, coming less than a week after National Nursing Week celebrations concluded, is further evidence that the Ontario government is cutting health care. - 5/16/2013
'Preposterous' acupuncturist bills for 461 patients in a single day
VANCOUVER | An acupuncturist in the Vancouver area who billed for 461 patients in one day is facing heat from his regulatory college. - 5/15/2013
Prostate cancer: More men can opt for active surveillance
Not all conventional criteria need to be fulfilled, analysis shows - 5/15/2013
Toronto college takes first aid approach to mental health
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is taking the lead in providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to other post-secondary institutions in Ontario. - 5/15/2013
9 things not to say to someone with mental illness
What makes an insensitive remark? According to clinical psychologist Ryan Howes, “The problems happen when people make statements that imply that mental illness is a sign of emotional weakness, it’s something that can be quickly overcome with some trite homespun advice or they minimize it as a minor issue you can just get over.” Here are more examples of problematic statements, along with what makes a good response. - 5/15/2013
Robot fails to impress in bladder cancer surgery
High-tech approach no better than conventional open procedure