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Oh where, oh where, has my flu shot gone?
The official opposition Federal Liberals are making noise that the numbers do not add up. They claim that the 6.6 million doses the Federal Government claims to have distributed to the provinces is inaccurate. If this was the case they say, we would have vaccinated all high risk groups by now. What they fail…
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Diet Soda May Hurt Kidneys: not with this study
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 4, 2009 [display_podcast] Source: Diet sodas may be hard on the kidneys
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Why the H1N1 vaccine program is focusing on high-risk groups first
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 2, 2009 Reference: Experts advise WHO on pandemic vaccine policies and strategies – Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 14 A million doses of swine-flu drugs given in Canada – National Post ( As of Oct. 24, a total of 1,779 hospitalized cases, including 351 cases admitted to an intensive-care…
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Nanosuturing: Using light to stitch a wound
I am reminded of a scene from the science fiction movie Logan’s Run where a plastic surgeon uses a laser to cut the skin, makes the cosmetic change, and then seals the wound with a laser leaving no scar. Although this seemed an impossible feat of technology at the time, real science has edged closer…
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Waiting Your Turn: Hospital Waiting Lists in Canada
When we last spoke to Nadeem Esmail in October 2007 regarding a report on efforts to reduce hospital wait times in Canada, the results were less than stellar.: wait times remained a major problem and barrier for prompt care. The Fraser Institute’s annual report on hospital wait times, the 19th edition of Waiting Your Turn:…
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Sunday House Call #288, November 1, 2009
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Coming up on Sunday House Call for November 1, 2009
Sunday House Call #288 for November 1, 2009 3:10 When we last spoke to Nadeem Esmail in October 2007 regarding a report on efforts to reduce hospital wait times in Canada, the results were less than stellar.: wait times remained a major problem and barrier for prompt care. The Fraser Institute’s annual report on hospital…
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John Moore tackles Suzanne Somers and wins
It is indeed a rare instance to see criticism of pseudoscience. We tend to see advertorials and glossed over reviews without a modicum of critical thinking. How refreshing to see this article in today’s National Post. Kudos Mr. Moore.
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