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- 7/28/2011
Desrosiers honoured with 2011 Pillar of Pharmacy Award
Derek Desrosiers joins other distinguished award winners for his life-long commitment and contribution to the profession of pharmacy in Canada. - 7/28/2011
N.S. to implement provincial drug information system
Nova Scotia is joining the list of provinces to introduce a drug information system that will allow prescribers to share information about patient medication. The new system was announced Thursday (July 28) and will come online 2013-2014. - 7/28/2011
Bloomberg Nursing professor Robyn Stremler picks up Early Researcher Award
Award will help fund the education of the next generation of sleep scientists in the province. - 7/28/2011
Good behaviour by MDs boosts outcomes, cuts costs, improves workplace, says essay
A surgeon's behavior in the operating room affects patient outcomes, healthcare costs, medical errors and patient- and staff-satisfaction, says a commentary in the July issue of Archives of Surgery. - 7/28/2011
Compounding pharmacy offers solution to drug shortage problem
Some patients are finding it increasingly difficult to find diabetes, thyroid and pain medications and other drugs as the 6-year-old national drug shortage widens. But many are finding an alternative: compounding - 7/28/2011
Do MRI before planning prostate cancer treatment
Imaging accurately determines extent of disease to identify those suited to active surveillance - 7/27/2011
BCMA hopes physician workforce plan breaks new ground
Association pushes for ‘retirement planning’ as profession ages