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- 11/15/2011
Doctor runing for mayor of Vernon, B.C.
“I looked at volunteering for Doctors without Borders in some war-torn area for a couple of years. And then I thought, ‘Well, if you’re going to do that, why not do something really dangerous—like go into local politics?’ ” - 11/14/2011
Buprenorphine/naloxone guidelines for treatment of opioid dependence
Although buprenorphine/naloxone has been available in Canada since 2007, the product has been underutilized. - 11/14/2011
Rx&D, MEDEC applaud APEC endorsement of principles
Two Canadian associations – Rx&D, the association of research-based pharmaceutical companies, and MEDEC, the association representing the medical technology industry – have applauded the endorsement by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation of two sets of principles. - 11/14/2011
Northern Alta. gets primary care boost
Government officials say physician recruitment challenges being met - 11/14/2011
tPA may be safe for acute patients despite a recent stroke
Hemorrhage risk seems small, but prospective study needed, MD urges - 11/14/2011
VON opens second nurse practitioner‐led clinic in Peterborough
Clinic will provide access to primary health care for all unattached citizens and will include programs that address the needs of the disadvantaged. - 11/14/2011
‘Throw away scales to treat obesity’
Focus on weight loss overshadows benefits of lifestyle change - 11/14/2011
Smokers’ strokes come a decade sooner than for non-smokers
Patients underestimate impact of smoking, MD says