National Immunization Awareness WeekApril 25 to May 2, 2009 is National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada, as part of a global initiative to strengthen immunization programs. Southlake, York U to partner on research"Incubator" to support biomedical, health science Drug spending estimated at $30b in 2008 Almost $900 per Canadian, CIHI figures show Quick approvals trump drug safety: report Health Canada favours the rapid approval of new drugs at the expense of the post-marketing pharmaco-surveillance system, says a report. NCPA Launches prescription disposal program To mark Earth Day (April 22), the National Community Pharmacists Association has launched its new Prescription Disposal Program. Manitoba expands ambulance fleet $5 million to be spent on new vehicles Nose bidet flushes out sinus problems CARDIOLOGY: New stress marker can help rule out acute MI earlier than troponin Copeptin is elevated in patients with acute MI early on and then drops, while troponin takes hours to rise and requires retesting Manitoba government agrees to cover 'tray fees' B.C.'s family practice divisions set to shore up peer support Primary-care reform initiative lets GPs organize and work as a group to expand community-based services for patients First Previous 2210 2211 2212 2213 2214 Next Last