Canada in Brief - Nov 11/08 Staging system individualizes best kidney CA therapyRisk of recurrence can be used to spare some from harsh treatments, target others at risk New research calls for starting antiretrovirals earlier Benefit seen by treating at CD4 counts between 351 and 500/mm3, but challenge is patients are identified too late CFPC defends alternative certification course design, cost College acknowledges most older MDs can finish career without it Clinical in Brief - Nov 11/08 Geriatric community teams ‘absolutely vital’ Physician extender-like professionals help family and ER doctors manage patients and reduce polypharmacy Poor access to care may explain lower transplant survival for blacks in U.S. Black kidney patients fare as well as whites in Canadian study Consensus panel calls for action to address depression Panel led by Michael Kirby wants greater support for family physicians in accessing support services for patients A true north Health Minister British Columbians uneasy over pharmacist prescribing Public poll echoes MDs’ concerns with such powers, which will take effect in January First Previous 2179 2180 2181 2182 2183 Next Last
