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- 8/26/2012
Stateside: Imposter doctor came ‘highly recommended’ and treated hundreds
A “highly recommended” fake doctor has been accused of treating up to 500 patients in South Carolina after presenting stolen paperwork as his credentials. - 8/26/2012
Pharmacist fund to support minor ailment training
A fund developed by Saskatchewan pharmacists to develop and support alternative reimbursement programs is being tapped this year to support the minor ailment assessment program. - 8/26/2012
Reflections on a friend of healthcare
I recently travelled to Thornbury, Ont., to pay respect to John Plater. More than 500 people were there and they represented a most amazing cross-section. Local farmers and childhood friends sat cheek to jowl with AIDS activists and fellow victims of tainted blood. - 8/23/2012
Harper names Aglukkaq as new head of Arctic Council
CAMBRIDGE BAY, NUNAVUT | The federal health minister will lead the international Arctic Council next year as it grapples with whether to allow other countries at the table. - 8/23/2012
Going through the CMA’s motions: HPV, teacher pay and abortion
Here are motions passed by the ‘Parliament of Canadian medicine’ - 8/23/2012
Med students: This hands-on tool will help you navigate the IT-enabled medical workplace
Younger physicians are eager to embrace new technology. But are they receiving the training they need to feel comfortable integrating information and communications technology into their everyday clinical routines? Canada Health Infoway and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) embarked on a project to ensure Canada’s graduating doctors will be well-prepared to transition into an ICT-enabled clinical workplace. - 8/23/2012
Press Review - August 24, 2012
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story:</strong> Ottawa doctor explores use of well-known anesthetic to treat patients with serious depression - 8/23/2012
Health Canada says patients must be monitored after taking first dose of MS drug
OTTAWA | The manufacturer of a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis is issuing new safety recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of serious heart-related side-effects when patients first start taking the medication. - 8/23/2012
Doctors angry with McGuinty cuts vent at Ontario town hall
Physicians angry with the McGuinty government’s unilateral decision to cut $340 million from doctors’ fees assembled at a town hall Thursday to take stock of how the cuts will affect the province’s health-care system. - 8/22/2012
Olmetec approved for hypertension in children
Drug was formerly indicated only for use in the management of hypertension in adults.