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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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Debunking the thimerosal and squalene myths, again
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 29, 2009
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Answering the call: Special H1N1 Edition of CFRA's Afternoon Edition
Afternoon Edition – H1N1 Special Rob Snow and Dr Barry Dworkin host a four hour special on H1N1 answering your questions about the virus and the vaccine to protect against it. [display_podcast] References: Public Health Agency of Canada – National Advisory Committee On Immunization: Influenza Vaccine Thimerosal in Vaccines Thimerosal and Vaccine Safety Squalene information…
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What to look for if your infant or child shows signs of flu….
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 28, 2009 Patient Information: Influenza symptoms and treatment Ottawa Public Health Recommendations: When to see your doctor, stay home or head to the emergency room
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Why your doctor's office does not have H1N1 vaccine
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 27, 2009
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