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- 3/8/2010
The Healthcare Interview: ‘Saint’ Cathy Crowe on street nursing and the politics of life
Few people in the health community have had the media exposure of Toronto nurse Cathy Crowe. A longtime caregiver and advocate for the homeless denizens of Canada’s biggest city, she and her work have been the subject of countless newspaper, TV and magazine stories since the 1980s. Most recently, she ran for provincial office, albeit unsuccessfully. Here, Crowe discusses public health issues and how there is still much work to be done. - 3/8/2010
The Healthcare Interviews
- 3/8/2010
Elastography added to ultrasound improves breast cancer specificity
Technique could be used to reduce the number of biopsies done after false-positive mammograms - 3/8/2010
Percutaneous disc decompression relieves sciatica pain
Shrinks bulging disc for up to two years of relief - 3/8/2010
Dancing with demons at the Dominican Carnival
Venture beyond the all-inclusive resorts to get a taste of exciting local adventures - 3/8/2010
Ultrasound with elastography can help diagnose skin lesions
New assessment technique may reduce unnecessary biopsies