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- 5/31/2013
Pharmacist prescribing strong in Saskatchewan
Pharmacist prescribing services have experienced strong demand in Saskatchewan, especially for minor ailments. - 5/30/2013
New Brunswick pharmacists honoured
The New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association, the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the New Brunswick Pharmaceutical Society honoured both long-time pharmacists and new practitioners at their Past President’s Dinner and Awards Banquet held as part of the 2013 New Brunswick Pharmacy Conference May 25th. - 5/30/2013
Cardioviva: new probiotic modestly lowers cholesterol
New cholesterol-reducing probiotic marketed as a natural health product. - 5/30/2013
Surrey health centre reaches for the cloud
SURREY, B.C. | Patients of the Amari Medical Clinic and Integrated Health Centre in Surrey can now have their most important and up-to-date test results, appointments and healthcare stats integrated with their smartphone, laptop or tablet. - 5/30/2013
AMA votes in favour of seven-year deal ending two-year battle
The Alberta Medical Association has resoundingly voted in favour of a new fee deal with the province, following two years of talks that led to acrimony and a public battle. - 5/30/2013
NDP MLA under fire for med school credentials
A new NDP MLA was forced to defend a biography because it initially stated she completed medical school at the University of British Columbia. - 5/30/2013
A pharmacist’s guide to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following total knee arthroplasty
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious medical condition that can lead to increased morbidity and mortality caused by the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE). - 5/30/2013
Take a holiday from Canada’s healthcare straightjacket
For those who travel outside of the country in the coming months, we have a modest proposal: find a pub, sit down with locals and ask about their nation’s health care system. - 5/30/2013
Axiron: new underarm testosterone replacement therapy
New medication for men intended for use in conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. - 5/30/2013
New Brunswickers support expanded role for pharmacists
A new survey released May 23 shows that the majority of New Brunswickers support an expanded role for pharmacists in health care.