by CMAJ News | Jul 28, 2017 | archive, recaps, Roger Collier
Roger Collier | CMAJ | July 28, 2017 The federal government, Ontario government and the Nishnawebe Aski Nation have signed a health care deal that will dismantle the colonial health care system in northern Ontario. It is the first step in eventually allowing First...
by CMAJ News | Jul 27, 2017 | archive, homepage, Paul Webster
Dramatic budget increase for Hepatitis treatment in federal prisons Paul Webster | Toronto | July 27, 2017 All federal inmates with HCV eligible for treatment There will be a vast increase in spending on treatment for the estimated 2700 federal inmates infected with...
by CMAJ News | Jul 26, 2017 | archive, homepage
July Effect? Maybe not Emily Hughes | CMAJ | July 26, 2017 Patients should feel safe seeking care at teaching hospitals all months of the year In the UK they call it The Killing Season; in North America it’s called the The July Effect. It’s the time of year when newly...
by CMAJ News | Jul 25, 2017 | archive, homepage, Lauren Vogel
Expert forum releases roadmap for drug reform Criminalization shouldn’t be the foundation of drug policy, says expert forum Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | July 25, 2017 Prevention, harm reduction and treatment of addiction should be cornerstones of Canada’s drug policies going...
by CMAJ News | Jul 21, 2017 | archive, Lauren Vogel, recaps
Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | July 21, 2017 Canada’s revamped food guide will recommend Canadians shift toward a more plant-based diet, limit processed foods and avoid sugary drinks. Health Canada is seeking public feedback on the draft guidelines, which also highlight the...
