Best Practices

Last week week, the Canadian Nurses Association launched its Saskatchewan campaign to raise awareness about the work of nurse practitioners (NPs).

H1N1 vaccination during the pandemic was associated with a significantly reduced risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and extremely small babies at birth

Activity-based funding could help improve access and reduce wait times in Canada, as it has already done in several countries, according to The Montreal Economic Institute’s new Economic Note (Activity-Based Hospital Funding: We've Waited Long Enough).

Experimental cosmetic treatment could have wider use

An Israeli study published last year suggested that “medical clowning” markedly improved embryo transfer after in vitro fertilization.

Followup intervals are too short, study suggests

Prompt treatment reduces chances of disease progression