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- 3/21/2011
Vaccine injury compensation program overdue
Best to develop a plan when there’s not a crisis, researcher recommends - 3/21/2011
Sunlight, vitamin D linked to lower MS risk
Research from Australia—which has the highest skin cancer rate in the world—suggests sun exposure also can be viewed in a sort of positive light: It may reduce the risk for developing multiple sclerosis. - 3/21/2011
BUDGET 2011: New medical expense tax credit announced
The federal government has announced a new medical expense tax credit, aimed at providing some income tax relief to those with above-average medical and disability expenses - 3/21/2011
OTC dextromethorphan abuse by teenagers
<b>Q.</b>We have been hearing more of OTC dextromethorphan abuse by teenagers. Would you have any information on this? - 3/21/2011
NP-led spinal clinic reduces wait times
A nurse practitioner-led clinic can speed up diagnosis and management of certain spinal conditions, according to a pilot study at Toronto Western Hospital. - 3/21/2011
Bringing care to Africa from above
AMREF's 'Flying Doctors' bring medical education and training to the continent - 3/21/2011
Single-dose ondansetron for pediatric vomiting due to gastroenteritis
The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending a single oral dose of ondansetron to control vomiting related to acute gastroenteritis in children who present to the Emergency Department. - 3/21/2011
Quebec specialists’ lawsuit threatens medicare: MD group
If successful, case would open door to yet more privatized health care, critics argue - 3/21/2011
What if euthanasia became legal across Canada?
Would it help ease patient suffering, or be a blatant betrayal of “first do no harm”