| ER nurses reliably assess C-spine rule: study Emergency room nurses are capable of assessing whether it's safe to remove the cumbersome collars and backboards from conscious trauma patients, a new Canadian study finds. cbc.ca |
P.E.I. autism plan short on financial support Parents of children with autism on P.E.I. are still facing serious expenses despite a new autism strategy from the provincial government. cbc.ca |
Stem cells grow replacement joints in rabbits 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. cbc.ca |
Alta. hospital delay due to economy: minister Alberta's health minister says the construction of a hospital east of Edmonton is just the latest example of medical projects being put on hold because of the economic downturn. cbc.ca |
Sask. crash sparks seatbelt debate A Saskatchewan RCMP officer says seatbelts might have reduced the injuries to four children on a school bus that crashed near Melville late last week. cbc.ca |