ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/31/2011
Saskatchewan pharmacies pull tobacco
The Saskatchewan government has joined all but two other provinces in banning the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products in pharmacies and retail-store pharmacies. - 3/31/2011
Research Highlights: Pre-exposure HIV prophylaxis
Study evaluates safety, efficacy of oral emtricitabine and tenofovir for prevention of HIV acquisition among men who have sex with men. - 3/31/2011
Research Highlights: Buprenorphine vs methadone for opioid dependency in pregnancy
Study compares buprenorphine and methadone for the treatment of opioid-dependent pregnant patients with respect to NAS outcomes. - 3/31/2011
Put pain relief in patients’ hands during labour
Patient-controlled epidural uses smaller amounts of anesthetic while producing similar satisfaction rates - 3/31/2011
2011 Diabetes Update: Preventing type 2 diabetes
Primary prevention using medications and lifestyle interventions. - 3/31/2011
Pharmacy Practice Letters: April/May 2011
Reflections on weight bias; Questioning corticosteroid asthma treatment. - 3/31/2011
Ontario issues RFQ for medication management system
A request for qualifications (RFQ) has been released by eHealth Ontario and Infrastructure Ontario to identify qualified companies interested in developing an electronic medication management system for the province. - 3/31/2011
Ontario implements first phase of paid expanded services
First phase pays pharmacists for pharmaceutical opinion given for patient covered under ODB program. - 3/31/2011
MRI helps direct treatment of ‘wake-up’ stroke cases
Brain scans show who can benefit from clot-busting drugs - 3/31/2011
Medication Forum: Dabigatran vs. Warfarin
Dabigatran or warfarin for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. - 3/31/2011
Mail-in fecal testing a success in Nova Scotia
Population screening for colorectal cancer to roll out across the province