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Stem cells grow replacement joints in rabbits

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:22 +0000

Rabbits were able to regrow a leg joint using their own stem cells, say scientists exploring the cells’ potential to replace artificial joints in human patients.

Alberta ponders paying for new MS treatment

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:18:22 +0000

Alberta Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky is putting together a committee to look at whether to pay for studies of a controversial experimental treatment for people with multiple sclerosis.

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BPA found in cash register and ATM receipts

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:58:27 +0000

The controversial chemical bisphenol A has been found in 40 per cent of receipts collected by the U.S. organization Environmental Working Group.

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Ontario tackles ER wait times with $45M more

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:16:35 +0000

The Ontario government is expanding its effort to reduce emergency-room wait times across the province.

N.L. medical labs lack expertise: report

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:01:28 +0000

A review of Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest medical labs has found dysfunctional relationships among staff and a lack of expertise in complex areas of medical testing.

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Hands-only CPR saves lives: studies

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:59:10 +0000

More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions, especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.

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Charlottetown hospital probes ER wait

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:56:03 +0000

Charlottetown’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has launched an investigation after a woman had a miscarriage while waiting for help in the emergency department.

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Sensor implant monitors blood sugar

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:59:54 +0000

An implantable sensor that continuously monitors glucose levels has worked for more than a year in a pig, raising hopes for use in human diabetics, researchers report.

Sask. premier to pitch MS trial to other provinces

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:04:53 +0000

Saskatchewan’s premier says he will raise his proposal to fund clinical trials of a controversial multiple sclerosis treatment with other premiers next week.

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Deli meat recalls expanded

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:51:14 +0000

More deli meats are being recalled due to listeria contamination.

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