C-reactive protein test may help cut prescriptions for antibioticsIn-office blood test aims to direct care in respiratory tract infections Provinces must do more to promote family medicine in med school: CFPCCollege of Family Physician of Canada’s report card has D grade for lack of progress in pan-Canadian human resource plan Pregnant women advised to avoid flaxseed oil MS drug proves promising for cardiomyopathy Faster treatment best in high-risk acute coronary syndrome patients But low-risk patients can safely wait a few days if necessary Surgical mask may help prevent influenza transmission Small study finds infected patients did not spread virus to petri dish when wearing either N95 or surgical mask in coughing test Asthma overdiagnosed in adults About one-third of adults with physician-diagnosed asthma do not have asthma, according to the results of a new study. Spending on drugs leads health expenditure growth New figures released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information indicate Canada's healthcare spending will hit $171.9 billion this year, an increase of 6.4% over 2007. Players score with discectomy Diabetes patients in Alberta rural areas missing out on reductions in mortality First Previous 455 456 457 458 459 Next Last
