Pharmaceutical Executive, vol. 22, no. 9, September 2002, p. 36
Description
World Intellectual Property Organization encourages equitable sharing of benefits derived from local knowledge and practises. Drug companies have frequently exploited Indigenous resources without recognition or compensation.
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, vol. 118, no. 4, August 2002, pp. 378-384
Description
Comparison of 19th century Euro-Canadians and Inuit, found differences between the cultural groups as well as between men and women in relation to metalcarpal dimorphism. Less difference was found between Inuit men and women than in the Euro-Canadian sample group.
Analytical method takes into account historical, social, political and economic inequities which influence health and health care, using cervical cancer to illustrate the points raised.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 167, no. 4, August 20, 2002, pp. 349-352
Description
Combining DNA fingerprinting of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with conventional methods to better target groups at high risk of transmission of tuberculosis.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 47, no. 4, May 2002, pp. 355-360
Description
Research conducted on inappropriate use of prescription medication use showed common sources for acquiring medication included medication given by a friend or stranger, medication bought on the street and medication prescribed by a physician.
Journal of Studies on Alcohol, vol. 63, no. 1, January 2002, pp. 18-24
Description
Study found psychiatric disorders in children and alcohol dependence in parents not correlated, however children living in a single parent households may have increased rates of certain disorders.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 3-8
Description
Study in remote Australian community found that cultural and language differences plus alcohol withdrawal were factors in patients taking their own leave (TOL).
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 3, May/June 2002, pp. 16-17
Description
Reports on the changes in Aged Care Legislation in Australia that led to the introduction of Quality Management System in federally funded senior residence facilities.
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 19, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 95-112
Description
Argues that the model of healthy living was based on Anglo-Celtic, middle class, values and this model created problems for children and families unable to conform to this social ideal.
Journal of Interprofessional Care, vol. 16, no. 2, 2002, pp. 139-147
Description
Looks at interdisciplinary health care teams, paraprofessionals recruited locally to fill service gaps in Aboriginal communities, and health science education programs to address cultural differences.
Diabetes, vol. 51, no. suppl.1, February 2002, pp. S262-S265
Description
Discusses Type 2 diabetes mellitus of the Pima Indians of Arizona including why they are susceptible and why rate of incidence is among highest in the world.