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- 11/6/2011
ARBs offer new avenue for treating aortic stenosis
Angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) may be an effective treatment in calcific aortic stenosis (AS), potentially reducing the risk of mortality in people with the condition by 30% over an eight-year period, according to early findings presented at this year’s Canadian Cardiovascular Congress - 11/6/2011
Two wins for Pharmacy Practice at FOLIO: Awards
Congratulations to the Pharmacy Practice editorial team, led by art director Linda Rapini. The magazine won two prestigious Ozzie awards at the 2011 FOLIO: Awards in New York City November 1. - 11/6/2011
Antarctic adventures
A land of glittering ice, majestic peaks and dazzling beauty, the White Continent is a haven for migratory birds and marine mammals - 11/6/2011
Philips launches low-dose mammography system
Royal Philips Electronics has introduced MicroDose Mammography to North America. Itis a full-field digital mammography (FFDM) solution that offers up to 50% lower radiation dose than other FFDM systems without compromising image quality, acording to the company. - 11/3/2011
Some insurers not recognizing prescriptions from NPs
Some companies still asking doctors to sign off on prescriptions written by nurse practitioners. - 11/3/2011
Changes allow B.C.'s nurse practitioners to fulfill expanded role
Province's NPs will now be able to work within their existing scope of practice. - 11/3/2011
Adding NP to hospital staff reduces unnecessary emerge visits: study
Nurse practitioner reduced visits by improving continuity in care, troubleshooting problems for patients. - 11/3/2011
What you don’t understand about Ontario’s Local Health Integration Networks
During the recent Ontario provincial election much was said about the future of Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and since, some media wags have taken up the cause, proposing ways to “fix” them. Of course nobody celebrates any dollar spent on administration that could be better spent on patient care, but to suggest LHINs are merely some new or unnecessary “layer” of bureaucracy deliberately misunderstands a few crucial points. - 11/2/2011
What if there were no pharmacists?
Many people still can’t get past the notion that pharmacists spend their workdays dispensing medication—“a stock boy with pills,” as Jerry Seinfeld describes the profession. So would it be such a big deal not to have pharmacists? Would other healthcare professionals have the capabilities and willingness to take over the role? - 11/2/2011
American Academy of Pediatrics issues updated ADHD guidelines
The updated ADHD guidelines include six action statements for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children.