Perspectives

July / August 2017 Perspectives  Comments

CIHI report monitors changes in regulated nursing trends over past 10 years

The latest Canadian Institute for Health Information regulated nursing data shares new insights into how the nursing landscape has changed in the last decade

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July / August 2017 Perspectives  Comments

Scheer wins Conservative Party leadership: What it could mean for health care

Andrew Scheer edged out Maxime Bernier on the 13th and final ballot to become the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada

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May/June 2017 Perspectives  Comments

Federal budget removes one of the legislative barriers to NP practice

“This measure is a long-awaited breakthrough for patients and NPs alike, and sets the precedent for similar improvements to other pieces of federal legislation.”

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May/June 2017 Perspectives  Comments

Calculations: May 17 is World Hypertension Day

9.4 million: Number of people worldwide who die each year as a result of hypertension

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May/June 2017 Perspectives  Comments

In brief

Addiction in the locker room | Biking to better health in the ICU | Old trial raises new questions about morning sickness drug | Another reason to stick with music lessons | Drug pairing means double trouble for tumours

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May/June 2017 Perspectives  Comments

Growth in nursing workforce unlikely to keep up with demand for seniors care

Currently, more than 1.4 million Canadian seniors need and receive paid and unpaid continuing care supports

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March/April 2017 Perspectives  Comments

New theme announced for #NNW 2017 and 2018

#YESThisIsNursing is the new National Nursing Week theme, selected from among the nearly 300 submissions from nurses, students and the public

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March/April 2017 Perspectives  Comments

In brief

A gut feeling about age-related macular degeneration | New tool on the horizon to tame food allergies | Re-establishing brain communication in early Alzheimer’s disease | The key to a happy sex life | Game-changing blood test for concussions

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March/April 2017 Perspectives  Comments

Carty appointed to Order of Canada

Educator, researcher and women’s health advocate Elaine Carty was appointed to the Order of Canada at the end of 2016

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March/April 2017 Perspectives  Comments

Calculations: April is Rosacea Awareness Month

>2 million: Number of Canadians with the chronic, inflammatory skin condition

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