MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'alberta'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:28:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272360&cid=t_110293_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F19%2Fnew-brain-mechanism-discovered-for-anxiety%2F File this in the folder of new research discoveries that could lead to new, better targeted medications for one of the world’s most common mental concerns — anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 40 million American adults ages 18 and older — or nearly 1 in 5 people in this age group in a given year — have an anxiety disorder. Most people with one anxiety disorder also have another anxiety disorder. Nearly three-quarters of those with an anxiety disorder will have their first episode by age 21. Currently, the standard of care for anxiety treatment is either a short-acting psychiatric medication — most often a benzodiazepine for the treatment of things like panic disorder — and psychotherapy. All of this could... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272360 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:24:10 +0100 4272360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3530031&cid=t_110293_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FmiviPokCbNc%2F Less than a week after a stink was made that an appointee to an Alberta health advisory committee is a registered lobbying for Eli Lilly, the appointee has stepped down. “It was an inappropriate appointment,” Alberta NDP Leader Brian Mason (in photo at left) tells the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. “I think there’s a clear conflict of interest to have a lobbyist for a major pharmaceutical corporation on this committee.” Patricia Bayne, a senior manager of policy and public affairs at Lilly’s Canadian unit, was named to a nine-member advisory committee formed to sift through recommendations for an Alberta Health Act. And the committee, which was appointed by Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky, will identify policy issues the government needs to address and provide a... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3530031 Tue, 04 May 2010 12:01:32 +0100 3530031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519707&cid=t_110293_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FACDBPJSAVNM%2F Patricia Bayne, a senior manager of policy and public affairs at Lilly’s Canadian unit, is now part of a nine-member advisory committee formed to sift through recommendations for an Alberta Health Act. And the committee, which was appointed by Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky, will identify policy issues the government needs to address and provide advice on the new legislation. Not everyone likes this idea. “The concern is that she’s got a vested interest,” NDP Leader Brian Mason tells The Calgary Herald. “It’s a clear conflict and I don’t think the minister should have appointed her. She is clearly a senior official and a registered lobbyist for one of the biggest drug companies in the world.” Bayne, by the way, described by the government as ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519707 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:52:57 +0100 3519707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3228023&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianmedicinenews.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fin-news-radioisotope-producing-plant.html Chalk River nuclear plant to stay closed even longerIs there anyone who is genuinely surprised to learn of further delays in reopening Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's Ottawa-area Chalk River nuclear facility?Chalk River, which accounts for half the world's production of technetium-99 (an important radioisotope used in medical imaging exams), has been shut for repairs since leaks were discovered last summer. The temporary closing is only the latest of several in the past two years, and the series of shutdowns have thrown the nuclear medicine community into panic.The nuclear plant's operator, AECL, announced last week that it wouldn't meet the March deadline it had proposed in late 2009. The new goal is to have everything up and running in April. [AECL news release] [Nuclear Engineering In... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3228023 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 3228023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220740&cid=t_110293_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fi-uFJZLh3Zw%2F And so another week draws to a close. We hope you survived. What will you do this weekend? Errands? Taxes? How about something relaxing? While you contemplate, another day beckons, so here are a few items to help you get by. Whatever you do this weekend, we hope you have time for something refreshing. Enjoy, everyone, and see you next week… Novartis Warns Countries Over Cancelled Vaccine Orders (AFP) Merck Helicopter Pad Site Approved (nj.com) Judge Rules Drugmakers Overcharged New York (Bloomberg News) Alberta, Canada To Save Millions On Generics (Edmonton Journal) Mississippi Senate Panel OKs Rx For Cold Meds (Associated Press) photo thx to tipiro on Flickr creative commons (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220740 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:31:47 +0100 3220740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205134&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianmedicinenews.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fin-news-government-loses-appeal-to.html Government loses appeal to close InsiteThe BC Court of Appeal rejected the federal government's appeal of a lower court's decision that Ottawa has no power to shut down the Vancouver supervised-injection site Insite. [BC Court of Appeal decision]The judges' reasoning relied on a complex and sure-to-be-divisive argument about weighing provincial jurisdiction over health matters versus federal jurisdiction over law enforcement.The federal government has not yet said whether or not it will appeal to the BC Supreme Court.New Alberta health minister jumps into actionGene Zwozdesky was selected to replace Rockin' Ron Liepert as Alberta's health minister in a recent cabinet shuffle, and Mr Zwozdesky has not hesitated in getting involved in the province's healthcare disputes. [Edmonton Journal]He ... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205134 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 3205134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082618&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianmedicinenews.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fwhats-in-news-dec-11-quebec-will-hear.html Quebec and anti-uranium MDs to talkQuebec Health Minister Dr Yves Bolduc has agreed to meet with the 23 doctors who have now announced they are quitting their practices in Sept-Îles, Quebec, to protest the approval of a nearby uranium mining exploration project. [Le Devoir] The number of doctors reached 23 this week after the initial 20 went public last Thursday. [Rue Frontenac]But the doctors may find themselves in a difficult situation. The Collège des médecins du Québec announced it will open an investigation to determine whether the doctors are in violation of their code of ethics by endangering the lives of their patients by making a political statement. College president Dr Yves Lamontagne told CBC News that physicians are forbidden "from taking part in a concerted action of a na... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082618 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 3082618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079598&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianmedicinenews.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fwhats-in-news-dec-11-quebec-will-hear.html Quebec and anti-uranium MDs to talkQuebec Health Minister Dr Yves Bolduc has agreed to meet with the 23 doctors who have now announced they are quitting their practices in Sept-Îles, Quebec, to protest the approval of a nearby uranium mining exploration project. [Le Devoir] The number of doctors reached 23 this week after the initial 20 went public last Thursday. [Rue Frontenac]But the doctors may find themselves in a difficult situation. The Collège des médecins du Québec announced it will open an investigation to determine whether the doctors are in violation of their code of ethics by endangering the lives of their patients by making a political statement. College president Dr Yves Lamontagne told CBC News that physicians are forbidden "from taking part in a concerted action of a na... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079598 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 3079598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2985046&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianmedicinenews.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwhats-in-news-nov-12-addictions-mds.html Addictions physicians oppose mandatory-minimum sentencingThe Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, based in Toronto, announced its opposition to Bill C-15, federal legislation that would create mandatory-minimum sentences for drug crimes. "The evidence from the U.S. and other jurisdictions tells us that mandatory minimum sentences are most effective at increasing prison populations and the cost of jailing them," CAMH deputy director Wayne Skinner told a Senate committee. "Reducing the demand for illicit drugs by investing in addiction treatment, including drug treatment courts, have proven to be much more cost effective and successful approaches." [CAMH news release] The bill was passed earlier this year by the House of Commons and is now before the Senate.Oil-sands whistleblower MD foun... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2985046 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2985046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2341974&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fdebate-over-alberta-health-insurance.html Alberta Health Minister Ron Liepert (left) made a big splash this week -- even by his infamous "Rockin' Ron" standards -- when he declared that because the province's healthcare costs are growing at an unsustainable rate, some medical services currently covered by the public insurance plan would have to be "de-listed." [Calgary Herald]Mr Liepert said the government may establish a panel to make recommendations on "what is medically necessary, what is essential, what needs to be covered, what doesn't need to be covered.""We, 3.5 million Albertans, can't afford to cover what we've got right now," he said. [Calgary Sun]"Keep in mind that in a lot of the services that we offer, many of them are outside the Canada Health Act," Premier Ed Stelmach said. "I'm not saying that we have to look at al... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2341974 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:17:00 +0100 2341974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200946&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Felevated-cancer-rate-found-near.html The number of cancer cases in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, is unusually high, found a government-commissioned study carried out by researchers from the Alberta Cancer Board released this month.But the study was not able to identify what was responsible for the increased rates, much to the frustration of the residents of the town -- a small First Nations community downriver from the oilsands developments (pictured right).Fort Chip residents, as well as its former family physician, Dr John O'Connor, have long insisted that toxic run-off from the oilsands projects had contaminated the town's water supply and caused a spike in cancer rates. Dr O'Connor reported six cases of cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer, but the Cancer Board's report could confirm only two cases of the diease. As ... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200946 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:39:00 +0100 2200946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2047647&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fcarol-for-albertas-health-minister.html Alberta NDP leader Brian Mason (right) recently adapted a popular Christmas carol just for his counterpart, provincial Health Minister Ron Liepert.The Calgary Herald reported, "Alberta MLAs got an early serving of Christmas music Thursday in the legislature, when NDP Leader Brian Mason -- upset with the Conservative government's health-care moves in recent years -- vented his frustration in a Christmas jingle that had politicians from all parties chuckling."After Mr Mason read out a brief version of his version of "Twelve Days of Christmas" in the legislature, Speaker Ken Kowalski said, "The honourable member might consider sticking with his day job."Here is the full text of Mr Mason's Alberta-healthcare adaptation:Twelve Days of Christmas ReduxOn the first day of Christmas,the health mini... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2047647 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:41:00 +0100 2047647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980890&cid=t_110293_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F462469939%2F Video of a huge meteor crashing to earth caught on camera. Police dash cam of Meteor over Edmonton, Canada. Filmed about 5:30pm Thursday November 20th 2008 addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmedicineandman.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F11%2F22%2Fmeteor-crashing-to-earth%2F'; addthis_title = 'Meteor+Crashing+to+Earth'; addthis_pub = ''; (Source: Medicine and Man) Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980890 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:50:15 +0100 1980890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1892158&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Ffilm-about-canadian-mds-oil-sands.html A documentary about Dr John O'Connor, the Canadian physician who first sounded the alarm about the high rate of unusual cancers in First Nations people near the oil development fields in northern Alberta, has been shortlisted for an Oscar.Directed by US filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, Downstream takes a critical look at the Alberta oil-sands developments and the concomitant environmental health concerns.Dr O'Connor, who lived in Alberta and regularly flew to the northern First Nations communities to treat patients, warned in 2006 of worryingly high rates of unusual cancers in the region near the new industrial developments. He was subsequently placed under investigation for professional misconduct, including alleged violations such as "engendering mistrust" and "raising undue alarm." The charges ... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892158 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:25:00 +0100 1892158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668724&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fhealthcare-looms-large-for-left-wing.html These days, political reporters in Ottawa are spending most of their column inches and airtime on the three federal by-elections recently announced for September 8.Liberal ridings in Westmount-Ville Marie, Quebec, and Guelph, Ontario, are being challenged by the New Democrats and the Conservatives; and a Bloc Québécois riding in St Lambert, Quebec, is also slated to vote.That's not the big political story of this summer, however. After all, with a federal general election rumoured for the fall or winter, the new MPs from those three Quebec and Ontario ridings may only end up sitting a few days in their hard-earned seats before they're sent back out on the campaign trail, knocking on doors and kissing babies all over again.No -- the big story, which has been quietly but steadily gaining s... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668724 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:42:00 +0100 1668724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522457&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Funsolved-mystery-why-did-albertas-top.html What exactly is going on in the Alberta Ministry of Health?The news that four of the province's top public health physicians, including the acting provincial health officer, Karen Grimsrud, decided not to sign contract renewals with the government because of a pay dispute, has sparked speculation across Alberta about the reasons for their sudden departure.Several theories have been floated:1. Doctors are greedy. This is appears to be the government's explanation. Granted, Health Minister Ron Liepert didn't actually say that explicitly, but just take a look at what he told reporters:"There is a limit as to what the government of Alberta can pay for certain positions. As much as we hate to lose them, this is just normal process where if you can find a better opportunity, you take it."Dr Amee... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522457 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:53:00 +0100 1522457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1376885&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Falberta-unveils-new-healthcare-action.html Alberta's new health minister, Ron Liepert (right), today released the big new plans that he's been hinting at for the last month, trying to get the public and the media excited for a major overhaul of the province's healthcare system. "Change has to take place," he declared upon taking office. But the plan released today doesn't live up to the hype, say critics.A report this morning from the Edmonton Journal sums up Mr Liepert's plans as follows:- A provincial patient portal that will allow Albertans to look at their health information online.- A new governance model for regional health authorities that may see a change in the number of health regions in the province.- A pharmaceutical strategy that could include a plan to buy drugs in bulk, keeping costs down.- More beds for people with ... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1376885 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:01:00 +0100 1376885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1300642&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fwill-alberta-cabinet-shuffle-improve.html Nine days after the Alberta Tories captured yet another majority in the provincial election, Premier Ed Stelmach yesterday announced his new cabinet appointments.One of the biggest changes is a portfolio swap between Dave Hancock, who was Minister of Health, and Ron Liepert (right), who was Minister of Education.As was the case after the province's most famous trade -- the $15 million the Edmonton Oilers received in exchange for Wayne Gretzky -- what everyone wants to know is, who won? Will Mr Liepert be a better health minister than Mr Hancock was, or is healthcare getting short shrift?DAVE HANCOCKMr Hancock wasn't wildly popular as health minister -- but, then again, he wasn't hated, either. There was some talk of Mr Hancock potentially losing his seat in Edmonton-Whitemud this year, but... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1300642 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:54:00 +0100 1300642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1300643&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fcutting-edge-imaging-brings-medical.html The 2008 Wellcome Image Awards highlight the best scientific imaging from research around the world. Peer into the internal structure of an HIV particle, see how sperm develop in the testes or the life and death of prostate cancer cells (right).Genome Alberta and Genome Canada launched a similar project earlier this month: a digital art contest with a prize of $1,000 for first place. Its bent is decidedly more aesthetic than scientific though, since organizers ask that submissions depict the "intersection of science and society."Of the three entries so far, which you can vote for here, one features a giant angel and another a giant turkey super imposed on a field of DNA entitled 'Getting Ready for Christmas.' Maybe each should come with an artist's statement to clarify these visions of sc... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1300643 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:00:00 +0100 1300643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1274982&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fas-alberta-vote-today-doctors-laud.html Although the Progressive Conservatives are expected to come away with another majority in Alberta's provincial election, held today, the opposition Alberta Liberals recently picked up some much-needed support from the province's physicians.The Alberta Medical Association asked each party 10 questions on their health platforms and asked about 150 doctors to assign them grades, from A through F. Here's how they rated:Liberal Party: BNew Democratic Party: C+Progressive Conservative Party: CGreen Party: DWildrose Alliance: (did not respond)"If I brought some of these grades home to my mother, certainly there would be some discussion around priorities and doing homework," AMA president Dr Darryl LaBuick told the Canadian Press late last week.You can read the party's full responses to each quest... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1274982 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:51:00 +0100 1274982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1250438&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Ffor-canadian-doctors-refugee-care.html Being a doctor is hard work. But being a doctor to refugees? That’s quite possibly one of the most difficult medical assignments imaginable.In yesterday’s Calgary Herald, Terence Leung profiles three physicians who work with the Calgary Refugee Health Program: Lanice Jones, Lorraine Croft and program director Carolyn Pim.CALGARIAN AID“It's just a reminder of what we take for granted. For example, $6 million in Canadian health care is spent in about 17 minutes, whereas that kind of funding in a place like Laos will go to 2010,” Dr Jones told the Herald.“By chance you're born in Canada where we're not starving, freezing or anything. We feel obligated to give something back. For myself, you spend the first half of your medical career with your trade, whereas the second half goes to ... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1250438 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:54:00 +0100 1250438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1230426&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fis-albertas-health-minister-vulnerable.html Dave Hancock, Alberta's current Minister of Health and Wellness, may be in trouble.Edmonton Journal political columnist Graham Thompson recently tagged along with Mr Hancock on the campaign trail. "I had to literally run to keep up with a fast-moving Conservative Dave Hancock who won by 900 votes in 2004 and who is seeking a fourth term as MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud."The population of Mr Hancock's riding has risen sharply since the last election, from 15,000 households to 22,500, reports the Journal. Mr Thompson also points out that Mr Hancock may suffer from Premier Ed Stelmach's struggle to inspire voters of late.But one of the most interesting suggestions about Mr Hancock's potential election loss pertains to a piece of legislation passed in December: the controversial Bill 41, which gra... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1230426 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:15:00 +0100 1230426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1084456&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Falberta-passes-bill-41-despite-doctors.html (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1084456 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:07:00 +0100 1084456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070393&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Falberta-dca-drug-firm-garners-award.html (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070393 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:19:00 +0100 1070393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1067914&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fmonday-morning-reading.html (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1067914 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:26:00 +0100 1067914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030263&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Falberta-pols-take-up-doctors-cause.html (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030263 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:03:00 +0100 1030263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1021400&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Falberta-law-threatening-doctors-self.html (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1021400 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:19:00 +0100 1021400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=944715&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fmore-canadian-moms-sent-to-us-for.html (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=944715 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:05:00 +0100 944715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=816805&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Falberta-supermarket-raises-cash-for-dca.html (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=816805 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:10:00 +0100 816805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=806093&cid=t_110293_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcanadianmedicine.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fbabes-in-american-arms.html (Source: Canadian Medicine) Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=806093 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:46:00 +0100 806093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=524553&cid=t_110293_107_f&fid=35009&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsciencesque.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F04%2F05%2Fthe-moose-to-be-removed-from-the-hinterland-whos-who-list%2F The plight of the poor moose dominated the front page of the Edmonton Journal yesterday (April 3). The miserable moose on the cover has rubbed itself raw trying to rid itself of its ticks. Unusually warm winters and springs over the past couple of years has increased the Winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) population in Alberta. Moose are a favourite source of food of ticks, with a single moose having up to 40,000 of the little critters burrowed into their skin. This number of ticks can consume approximately 40 litres of blood over the course of their lifecycle. This means that an infected moose must replace their entire 32L blood supply over the winter months. This comes with an energetic cost that can leave some moose in a diseased state (called “ghost moose”). Usually, only... Sciencesque blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=524553 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:40:02 +0100 524553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486324&cid=t_110293_107_f&fid=35009&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsciencesque.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F03%2F04%2Fdont-cheat-your-way-to-a-university-degree-because-youll-get-screwed%2F About three weeks ago, I wrote about an article in McLeans in which they claimed over 50% of university students are cheating their way through their degrees. Of course, this news sent shock waves through the Canadian education system since the findings essentially devalue everyone’s university degree. However, not everyone agrees with the McLeans article, and on March 1st, another point of view was published in the U of A student paper The Gateway. The Gateway article questions how McLeans weighted their survey data. When McLeans says that over 50% of students cheat, they are lumping together activities such as cheating on final exams and plagerizing term papers with other milder infractions such as asking a friend for the answer to Question 3 on your Organic Chem pre-lab assignment... Sciencesque blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486324 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 17:56:51 +0100 486324