Canada’s major pharma lobby is objecting to the removal of a requirement in the new North American trade deal that would have extended the data protection period for biological drugs in Canada from eight years

Offering government funding for everyone doesn’t have to entail barring anyone from paying for surgery themselves, especially if they are suffering Source: Marni Soupcoff: Patients shouldn’t be punished for the sake of health-care ideology |

Survey results show that a few key habits make a big difference. Source: What Makes Some People More Productive Than Others

You can spend your entire life in a foreign country, but if you were born in the U.S. or have at least one parent who’s a U.S. citizen — surprise! — you’re an American. Here’s

Electronic health records (EHRs), electronic medical records (EMRs) and personal health records (PHRs) are similar terms but have different definitions and distinct purposes Source: Understanding EHRs, EMRs and PHRs | Canada Health Infoway

A new provincial helpline has been created to help caregivers in need of support. Source: New provincial helpline for caregivers | CTV News Northern Ontario

The Ontario Liberal Party has been around for 162 years — but its future leader will be taking on unprecedented challenges. Source: Why the next Liberal leader faces a daunting task of historic proportions |

An interactive application comparing countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in the area of patient safety. Source: OECD Interactive Tool: International Comparisons — Patient Safety | CIHI

By Taresh Mistry Lina Amaral cherishes the two young granddaughters she never would have met, had it not been for the tiny device in her heart that keeps her alive. The Toronto woman had difficulty

Mobile and tablet apps, ubiquitous and pervasive computing, wearable computing and domotics for health. Source: JMU – Evaluation of Heart Failure Apps to Promote Self-Care: Systematic App Search | Wali | JMIR mHealth and uHealth

You’ll find our best evidence related to the use of health technologies in rural and remote communities. We’ve selected the following materials to get you started: Source: Evidence Related to Rural and Remote Health |