Hand rubs shown not to prevent viral respiratory infectionsA new study has shown that hand disinfection doesn’t prevent infection with rhinovirus or influenza virus, suggesting that hand transmission may be less important than has been thought. Local data needed to guide MRSA prescribingPhysicians may be relying on national and not local data on rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) when prescribing antibiotics for wound infections, according to a large U.S. study. Diabetes hot spots revealed in Canada By 2020 Alberta will see a 67% increase in diagnoses, followed closely by B.C. at 62% Pharmacists make key contributions to primary care teams Help manage BP and other CV risk factors in diabetes patients. ONA launches new Value the Invaluable campaign Advertising a response to growing focus on value for money in health care debates. Breastfeeding protects moms after gestational diabetes Short-term study shows metabolic benefits in the months after pregnancy How social enterprise drives healthcare innovation As well as solving some of the toughest social problems in the developing world, a new kind of entrepreneurial spirit is sparking exciting new healthcare initiatives in Canada The prickly problem of EMRs All eyes in the world of eHealth are on the doctors. Canadian patients hitting ERs in droves due to access problems: international survey Study suggests Canadians seek care at ERs they could have received from FPs NP-led spinal clinic shortens wait times Study finds NPs could speed up diagnosis, management of patients with certain spinal conditions. First Previous 781 782 783 784 785 Next Last
