ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 6/26/2010
HST uniquely unfair to physicians: GP coalition
The Coalition of Family Physicians of Ontario continues its fight against the province’s harmonized sales tax even up to the eve of its July 1 implementation date. The group “strongly requests” Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty grant physicians a rebate for increased costs resulting from the HST. - 6/24/2010
Cherries aid gout treatment
Consider concentrated juice as an adjunct to urate-lowering therapy, researcher says - 6/24/2010
NP, nurse-led clinic supported by memberships, government money
NB’s first health co-op offers primary care services - 6/24/2010
New drugs on the way for gout
Experimental compounds control pain and reduce serum uric acid levels - 6/24/2010
Preparing for my cross-Canada mission
Dr. Danielle Ouellet is cycling across Canada this summer to spread the word, and the word is “prevention.” She aims to challenge parents and educators, and especially politicians, to change the current paradigm of medicine that did not stem the alarming rates of hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Watch for her regular posts from the road. - 6/24/2010
Drinking decreases arthritis risk
Study links alcohol consumption with reduced likelihood of several inflammatory conditions - 6/24/2010
Walmart re-brands Quebec pharmacies
- 6/23/2010
NL pharmacists approved for more prescriptive authority
New powers include the ability to refill, extend and adjust prescriptions.