Freshly recruited MDs leaving Saskatchewan
The community of Wakaw, Sask., is reeling after learning two recently recruited doctors, a relative prize for rural towns, are abruptly leaving. cbc.ca |
Toronto's VisualSonics bought by U.S. firm
Toronto-based medical technology company VisualSonics is being taken over by SonoSite Inc., based in Bothell, Wash., in a $71-million deal, the companies announced Tuesday. cbc.ca |
Treatment found for severe skin disease
Researchers believe they have found a treatment that will ease the suffering of children afflicted with epidermolysis bullosa, or EB. cbc.ca |
Manganese in water tied to kids' low IQ
An IQ comparison shows that Canadian regulations on manganese in drinking water should be updated to protect children, Quebec researchers say. cbc.ca |
Depression Detrimental For Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease
New research findings which highlight the detrimental effect of depression on patients with end-stage kidney disease has celebrated at the University of Hertfordshire 2010 Awards Ceremonies yesterday (17 November 2010) at the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban... mnt.to |