An overwhelming majority of Canadians (74%) reject the idea of federal cuts to health research in the upcoming 2012 federal budget. Most Canadians think the federal government should maintain (45%) or increase (30%) funding for health and medical research.
A new study to develop a framework for the implementation of personalized medicine in cancer care has been announced by Dr. Tom Hudson, president and scientific director of The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research.
Across North America a growing number of hospitals are leading the effort to lower energy use and cut emissions. The Greening Health Care Challenge will identify those facilities that are the top performers in energy and water use.
Physicians and nurses perceive their interactions differently, highlighting communication issues and contradictory expectations, according to a recent HealthLeaders Media Industry Survey.
