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Press Review - March 15, 2013
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>Canada's pediatricians set to reveal new policy on circumcision. Read this and - 3/14/2013
Doctors seek science as Health Canada washes hands of medical marijuana
Canadians wants Health Canada to do more research - 3/14/2013
Video gives techs in-depth look at qualifying exam process
An online video aims to help pharmacy technicians prepare for their qualifying exams by giving them an overall sense of what to expect during the process. - 3/13/2013
How universal pharmacare might just save our healthcare system
When the topic of universal drug coverage comes up in this country, the debate often runs aground on the question of cost. In an environment of government austerity, few seem willing to embrace the idea of a new, national government program. But a single-payer, universal system would not bankrupt the healthcare system. Quite the opposite, in fact; we're paying too much for prescription drugs now, and a single-payer system might just be what would save our healthcare system because it would be cheaper—a lot cheaper. - 3/13/2013
New mental health workplace standard key for healthcare too
For the first time, Canadian organizations have a standardized tool to help them address mental health issues, which are purported to affect one in five Canadians, mostly in their prime working years. - 3/13/2013
Depression and anxiety outcomes better with team care approach
Collaborative care involving multiple clinicians significantly improves depression and anxiety outcomes, when compared to standard primary care treatment, notes an extensive new review published in the Cochrane Library. - 3/13/2013
Brazilian MD uses fake fingers to cover for absent colleagues
Scheme part of rampant payroll fraud - 3/13/2013
Updated statement on yellow fever vaccination for travellers
About 200,000 cases occur worldwide annually, resulting in up to 30,000 deaths.