A report from the Fraser Institute contends the federal government's plan to regulate drug costs could be harmful to…
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CMAJ points out that when presented with a patient with co- or multi-morbidities, physicians tend to think about the individual conditions independently and not about the complex interactions between them. Treatments follow the same pattern, with…
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A report from the C.D. Howe Institute suggests the…
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A doctor practicing in B.C. says Canada should adopt Australia's policy and have one federal licensing body for physicians. He explains that to work temporarily in other provinces (locum) requires applying for a license in the new jurisdiction.…
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Studies have been focusing on volunteering as most of the population with the greatest risk of dementia – people over age 65 – is no longer working. One study…
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L'équipe de recherche INTERACT tentera de déterminer les effets de nouvelles infrastructures urbaines dans quatre villes sur la santé physique et mentale. À Saskatoon, l’autobus à haut niveau de service…
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At the front edge of Baby Boomers, retirees are downsizing or moving into gated senior communities, says the Senior Medical Fellow at the American Council on Science and Health. The internet of things, the world of smart thermostats and light…
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The Speak My Language radio program reaches out to aging populations in Australia with the goal of informing diverse seniors about aged care, health, and wellbeing. The Australian government…
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The national survey assessed how people would react to nurses accepting…
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The Canadian Institute for Health Information estimates that 3% of individuals with dementia are under the age of 65. In fiscal year 2015-2016, 2,481 early-onset dementia patients were admitted to hospitals. CIHI reports dementia patients under…
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RAND Corporation reviewed a range of approaches to patient-empowered record matching, concluding mobile devices and smartphone apps offer a promising approach to ensure…
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To help make a case for e-prescribing services, a survey conducted for Infoway finds that 40% of patients…
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Vital Care Pharmacy offers mental health supports help not available at a standard pharmacy.
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A former Canadian Senator appearing at a CMA-sponsored health summit contends the current healthcare system prevents innovations from taking hold. He explains that each province and territory has its own health silo, which blocks the sharing of…
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The NHS Online app will allow patients to book appointments, check symptoms, order repeat prescriptions, access online for urgent care services and state their preferences for organ donation and data sharing. The plans include patients being…
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The $4.2-million pilot program will encourage doctors to communicate electronically with their patients. As part of the one-year project, family doctors taking part will receive up to $12,000 a year. The incentive program and its eligibility…