Latest News from en-us http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=596http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=596Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:38:52 +0000Canadians have always found ways to enjoy our unique winter climate. We click into skis, strap on snow boards, step into snow shoes and lace up skates. In the spirit of enjoying our winter, our colleagues, our community and our … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=592http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=592Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:31:05 +0000As a successful healthcare communications agency, Meducom is constantly challenged to grow and integrate new clients, employees and services. We welcome the opportunity to expand our horizons, and have realized that one of the best ways we can do this … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=585http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=585Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:13:15 +0000At the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) this year, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) received quite a bit of attention. I was surprised to even see this new technique discussed on an episode of Gray’s Anatomy a few weeks after the … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=575http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=575Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:52:44 +0000Meducom was recently contacted by a new client to manage the development and execution of a scientific accredited symposium at a national healthcare professional conference. When asked how they had heard of Meducom, they replied that the related accrediting body … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=566http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=566Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:22:51 +0000An iPad application has recently been developed to collect data during coronary catheterization procedures and send the information to the iPad. Shared with patients and their families, this tool can allow physicians to communicate more effectively and in some cases … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=562http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=562Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:17:15 +0000At this time of year, we find ourselves organizing corporate social events as a “thank you” to staff, and an opportunity for stress relief. After a successful year, everyone is ready to reset their energy and optimism, and the Holidays … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=557http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=557Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:33:07 +0000It’s that most wonderful time of year again.  When darkness falls before you shut down your laptop for the evening and you realize on that first frosty morning that your windshield scraper is somewhere in the basement.   Ah, good old … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=553http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=553Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:16:31 +0000A study published today in the Lancet from the randomised Heart Protection Study (HPS) confirmed that statins are not associated with an increased risk of cancer or mortality from non-vascular causes. The study also showed that the benefits of statin … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=549http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=549Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:39:43 +0000Our family took a trip to Cuba for a week in November, staying at a luxurious all inclusive resort. The weather was ideal, and the objectives of rest and relaxation were easily met. However, what was even more memorable for … Continue reading →http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=544http://www.meducom.ca/blog/?p=544Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:23:54 +0000Earlier this year, Meducom was selected by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) to produce the official post-congress publication for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC). In October, our team of medical writers attended CCC 2011 at the state of art Vancouver … Continue reading →