More money, not enough details: Where’s the new payment model for Alta. docs now that the province’s budget is out? 'We need to move expeditiously' to lock down a comprehensive care funding model, said Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Paul Parks. 'The urgency is still very real.' FAQ: Why are syphilis cases on the rise in Canada?As an infectious disease physician, I know how important it is that Canadians have answers to common questions about syphilis, why it’s spreading and what the symptoms are. What's next for South Korean doctors who face license suspensions because of walkouts Nearly 9,000 out of the country’s 13,000 medical interns and residents have been refusing to work for about two weeks. B.C. issues bulletin for people travelling abroad to get vaccinated against measles The bulletin reminds parents that kids aged four and older can be vaccinated by a pharmacist. Don’t lump all women together: Guidelines for breast cancer screening don’t account for data-driven distinctions between racial groups National guidelines recommend against screening until age 50, but Black, Hispanic and Asian women have peak incidence of breast cancer in their 40s, said Dr. Neil Isaac. SCPP expands practice scope for techs New scope for Saskatchewan techs aligns with NAPRA Model Compounding Competencies. Tech Refresher: Accommodating staff—and patients—with disabilities Workplace injuries are common for pharmacy staff, who work long hours and perform many repetitive tasks. OCP advisors highlight five community practice essentials In assessing pharmacy techs and pharmacists, College found Standards of Practice areas to improve. By the numbers: Doctors as patients Does having medical knowledge as a doctor increase or decrease your fears about illness? Another reason to quit: Smokers found to have stronger innate immune responses These stronger responses suggest smokers could experience more symptomatic disease and be more susceptible to infection in general. First Previous 171 172 173 174 175 Next Last
