Clinical
Can't C the connection: C-sections don't cut down on the risk of postpartum blues, confirms BMJ study.

Vital discovery may vanquish HIV: Nature study uncovers how HIV protein, gp120, AIDS in infection.

Tardy treatment syndrome: Researchers writing in Gut say therapy for Crohn's patients is needlessly delayed.

Big clue to mini stroke etiology: Novel cerebrovascular syndrome implicated as a significant cause of mini strokes.

To err in the ER: Canadian study finds that patients' hospital admission charts rarely reflect true drug histories.

For seniors, too: Chemo benefits older breast cancer patients as much as younger ones, say US researchers.

Nothing like a good rub down: Massaging preemies with sunflower oil prevents infections, according to Lancet study.

Strike while the iron's hot: Study argues that preventative stroke Tx should be started within hours of a TIA.

When you don't need a break: Vitamin D analogues get an 'A' for osteoporotic fracture prevention.

Government & Medicine
Sitting on a goldmine: Ontario's programs for training IMGs have grown vastly in the last two years, but still have a long way to go.

FFS mums and dads: Are there any goodies for fee for service docs in Quebec's new parental leave program?

Luring MDs 'round yonder: Check out our handy reference chart on the provinces' carrot and stick approach to rural physician shortages.

Features
Out from the shadows: Neuropsych helps shell-shocked war reporters back into the light

Cut off at the pass: Pre-emptive antibiotics for partners of STI patients cut reinfection rates.

Institutionalized foot-dragging: Find out WHAT HAPPENED NEXT to barred Dalhousie cardiologist Dr Gabrielle Horne.

Home alone: In DIARY OF A DOCTOR-IN-TRAINING, our med student finds when a resident forgets his shift the wards can be a lonely place.

Breastfeeding, easy as 1-2-3: WHAT TO TELL YOUR PATIENTS helps you walk new mums through the process.

Departments
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Across Canada: News highlights from coast to coast to coast. This issue's Hot Spot is Nova Scotia where Superman is lending a helping hand.

Classics: A stylish, hilarious caper film and a CD by a sadly under-appreciated pop auteur that deserve a second look.

Practice Management
Make working part time work for you.

Personal Finance
Be sure you get what's coming to you -- in tax breaks