ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/31/2010
Teen Challenge: Adherence
Promoting medication adherence in adolescents with chronic disease. - 10/31/2010
Tech Refresher: Helping patients prevent cold and flu
Pharmacy technicians have an important role to play in helping patients prevent cold and flu. - 10/31/2010
Study firms up genetic link in diabetic nephropathy
Glucose transporter-1 genotype AA associated with higher risk - 10/31/2010
Six tips for firing a patient
Beware of legal pitfalls and take steps to ensure continuity of care when terminating this relationship - 10/31/2010
Regulated techs need liability insurance
As of December 15, registered pharmacy students and pharmacy technicians in Ontario will be required to carry personal professional liability insurance. - 10/31/2010
Quebec’s MD health minister aims for reform
Proud of new IVF legislation, Dr. Yves Bolduc also keeps daily tabs on waits for surgeries, ERs - 10/31/2010
Practice Issues: Glucosamine for lower back pain
Recent study assesses role of glucosamine in treatment of patients with lower back pain. - 10/31/2010
Practice Issues: Ethics and Issues - How should we define pharmacist-delivered patient care?
Derek Jorgenson on how to define pharmacist-delivered patient care. - 10/31/2010
Practice Issues: Adverse Reactions - Cranberry juice–warfarin interaction
Recent analysis looks at evidence that implicated an interaction between cranberry juice and warfarin. - 10/31/2010
Practice Issues: Beta-blockers in patients
Study assesses whether long-term beta-blocker use was associated with reductions in mortality and exacerbations in patients with COPD. - 10/31/2010
Point-of-care testing making a difference in rural communities
Point-of-care tools offer quick results that facilitate an educated discussion around diabetes management. - 10/31/2010
NS progressing toward expanded scope of practice
Nova Scotia pursuing expansion in three areas: prescribing, administration of drugs, and participation in lab tests for drug therapy management.