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Tuberculosis prevention and control guidelines for Alberta

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This manual was written as a reference guide for tuberculosis screening, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and community follow-up. It describes Alberta’s tuberculosis control program and... More ≫

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This manual was written as a reference guide for tuberculosis screening, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and community follow-up. It describes Alberta’s tuberculosis control program and protocols, standards and recommendations for the management of TB in Alberta, as required under the Alberta Public Health Act, Communicable Diseases Regulation.

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Harvesting the most from your rural Alberta home : an orientation guide for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and their families

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The purpose of this guide is to provide information that will help you settle in your rural Alberta home. This guide should be used in conjunction with the Welcome to Alberta document and Planning... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide information that will help you settle in your rural Alberta home. This guide should be used in conjunction with the Welcome to Alberta document and Planning to Work in Canada workbook.

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Alberta pharmaceutical strategy : stakeholder consultation

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A Health Action Plan for Alberta was announced by the Minister of Health and Wellness in April 2008. A key component of this plan is the development of a pharmaceutical strategy. A consultation... More ≫

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A Health Action Plan for Alberta was announced by the Minister of Health and Wellness in April 2008. A key component of this plan is the development of a pharmaceutical strategy. A consultation process was implemented to meet key stakeholders, summarize their comments, and make key recommendations. Meetings were held with 16 stakeholder groups representing patients, physicians, pharmacists, employers, benefit providers, and the pharmaceutical industry. Written submissions were also welcomed. This document summarizes the stakeholders input and presents 10 recommendations for the government to implement.

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Double balloon endoscopy\enteroscopy (DBE) for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the small intestine

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Double balloon endoscopy/ enteroscopy (DBE) is a non-surgical approach that provides access to the entire inner mucosal surface of the small intestine for endoscopic visual examination, biopsy and... More ≫

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Double balloon endoscopy/ enteroscopy (DBE) is a non-surgical approach that provides access to the entire inner mucosal surface of the small intestine for endoscopic visual examination, biopsy and treatment. DBE is being heralded as a breakthrough technology because accessing the deep small intestine endoscopically has largely been unsuccessful by conventional approaches. The purpose of this study was to to review the safety, efficacy and effectiveness of DBE and examine the potential social, fiscal and economic impact should it become a publicly funded health service in Alberta.

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