Clinical
Just wait n' see: Does adenotonsillectomy stop middle ear infection better than watchful waiting?

Startling statin stats: A study shows these meds can help stroke victims even if taken after the event.

Screening for help: Radiology study finds early CT scanning for lung cancer isn't always a great idea.

Bad things come in big packages: Giant cell arteritis spells big trouble for the heart says a Toronto-based study.

MORE Raloxifene: Osteoporosis drug prevents bone loss and slows dementia in postmenopausal women.

Wrists can B12 again: Vitamin B12 analogue cures carpal tunnel in good arm of stroke patients.

RA meds on trial: Tumour necrosis factor blocking agents are suspects in skin disease in a quarter of RA patients.

Thinking outside the cell: Manipulating proteins outside malignant cells gives us a novel way to fight cancer.

Will exemestane ExCel?: Trial sets out to compare exemestane to tamoxifen treatment for breast cancer prevention.

Don't bet your life: Study finds some docs place too much confidence in incorrect diagnoses.

Trading one shot for another: Naltrexone injection takes a stab at keeping tipplers dry.

Government & Medicine
Voter beware: As BC votes, healthcare tops voters' list of hot button issues.

US, looking at us: Why all of a sudden the American chattering class is eyeing our healthcare system.

Of meds and money: Canada spent $18 billion on drugs in 2002; a new study looks at how well it was spent.

Through American MRIs: THE PULSE salutes a new plan to send patients to the US on the taxpayer's dime.

A deal dissected: An exam of the innards of the new Ontario physician contract reveals much to love and hate.

Features
The artful doctor: A Montreal MD and his wife turn a lifelong love of art into their raison d'être

Oh Canna-bis: Canada's approval of a marijuana spray for MS leads other groups to demand their fair stash.

Tragedy strikes twice: A Quebec physician known as the Wheelchair Psychiatrist dies in a tragic car accident.

My insurance hurts (Part II): We hear more gripes (and a few cures) for the OMA disability scheme.

Shoot the breeze: Eavesdrop with Dr Ben Barankin on a teleconference that reminds you to talk, look and listen to your patients.

Where there's a will...: WHAT TO TELL YOUR PATIENTS helps make sure your patients' wishes are carried out.

CMPA says 'Yankee go home': Malpractice fears derail the lucrative business of offering Americans fertility Tx.

And now for Plan B: Health Canada makes OTC morning-after pill available nationwide

Uncertain times: Medical students ponder the meaning of med school life.

Ending the pain: US and Canadian researchers use gene therapy to pursue new treatments for severe angina.

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Practice Management
Don't shed new blood: Easy steps you can follow to keep your practice's new recruits on your side.

Personal Finance
Love and money: To maintain sanity, never the twain should meet — especially in a medical marriage.