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Polycystic ovarian syndrome: new review to help diagnose and manage

A new review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) is aimed at helping clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that affects about 10 per cent of females. This disorder affects females of reproductive age and is associated with infertility, miscarriage...

Patient support programs for prescription drugs are common, especially for expensive drugs

Patient support programs offered by drug manufacturers are common in Canada, especially for expensive drugs, but greater transparency and independent evaluation is needed to understand their impact, according to research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). About one in 10 prescription drugs — mainly...

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Reducing cyberattacks on Canadian health systems

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Pharmacogenomic testing: promising treatment for depression

Pharmacogenomic testing of adults with moderate or severe major depressive disorder (MDD) shows promise...

Understanding Privacy’s Role in Enabling Interoperability

By Abigail Carter-Langford There are many challenges to enabling interoperability in health care within and...

North York General Hospital and MCC 360: Generating important conversations as part of Quality Improvement

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Writing a book to help others get through the dark times

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Machine keeps human livers alive for one week outside of the body

Researchers from the University Hospital Zurich, ETH Zurich, Wyss Zurich and the University of...

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Meet Nursing Hero Finalist Leah Thorp, Saskatchewan Health Authority

When I think of who I would consider a nursing hero, Leah comes to...

Meet Nursing Hero Finalist Guen Kernaleguen, Alberta Health Services

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