Thursday July 24, 2008
Latest Columns 
Canada should follow the U.S. example on 'orphan' diseases
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Online Edition: Thursday, July 17, 2008 09:15 AM
This foot-dragging not only offends the principles of medicare, it makes no business sense
Canada should follow the U.S. example on 'orphan' diseases
Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 12:00 AM Page L4
In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed into law the Orphan Drug Act, one of the most significant pieces of drug legislation ever.Twenty-five years later, Canada remains one of the only developed countries that has not followed the lead of its neighbour to the south and foster drug development to help those with rare diseases.
Health ministers should lead, not micromanage
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Online Edition: Thursday, July 10, 2008 09:54 AM
We're not asking one of the most important questions of all:What is the role of a health minister?
Snake oil is natural, but it too should be regulated
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Online Edition: Thursday, June 12, 2008 10:46 AM
Bill C-51, the proposed legislation to update the Food and Drugs Act, is a welcome change
We're all to blame for staying mum on mental illness
Online Edition: Thursday, June 5, 2008 09:22 AM
There is something we need to cry out long and loud: Joshua Lall was mentally ill
Bid to scrap drug watchdog is mean-spirited and unjustified
Published: Thursday, May 29, 2008 12:00 AM Page L6
British Columbia, more than any other province, has managed to keep its drug spending in check.Per capita drug spending in the province was $660 last year, compared to $910 in New Brunswick - an astounding difference.
Centralization: A step back for Alberta health care?
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Online Edition: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:38 AM
Premier must explain how ending regionalization will improve innovation, access and quality of care
Centralization: A step back for Alberta health care?
Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008 12:00 AM Page L5
Last week, the Alberta government announced it was creating the Alberta Health Services Board. On the surface, it is a mundane bureaucratic change.But the government of Premier Ed Stelmach is essentially striking a death blow to regionalization - stripping the regions of the power to shape services to local needs and muzzling the public voice in health care.
Gentlemen, assume the position
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Online Edition: Thursday, May 15, 2008 09:43 AM
Richard Bercuson's story reads like a marathon training guide, except that the goal is to survive cancer
From 14 to 16: What does raising the age of consent accomplish?
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Online Edition: Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:47 AM
The children in desperate need of protection from sexual exploitation will no more be protected
