Archive: 08/08/2016
Researchers discover mechanism that allows cancer to survive without glucose
The main goal of a tumour cell is, above all, to survive, even at the cost of damaging the health of the organism to which it belongs. To do this, it is equipped with skills that healthy cells do not have, including the ability ...
Aug 8, 2016
Flu vaccine uptake slightly higher in provinces that allow vaccination by pharmacists
People who live in provinces with policies that allow pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines are more likely to be vaccinated, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)
Aug 8, 2016
ICU use associated with more invasive procedures, higher costs
A study of four common medical conditions suggests hospitals that used intensive care units (ICUs) more frequently were more likely to perform invasive procedures and have higher costs while showing no improvement in mortality, ...
Aug 8, 2016