ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/30/2011
Practice Issues: Cell phones and human health
So far, evidence is inconsistent about the hazards of cellphone use. - 9/30/2011
Practice Issues: Speakers and objectivity
Q. When I attend an educational event sponsored by a drug company, can I trust the speaker? How can I feel confident that the speaker is unbiased and providing balanced, evidence-based information? - 9/30/2011
Clinical Notes: Travel guidelines for older patients
Older travellers should seek pre-travel advice early to allow for adequate pre-travel assessment and advice. - 9/30/2011
Practice Issues: Calcium intake and fracture risk
Study investigates associations between long-term dietary intake of calcium and risk of fracture. - 9/30/2011
Drug News: October 2011
Edurant: new NNRTI for HIV; Trajenta: third DDP-4 inhibitor for type 2 diabetes; Victrelis for chronic hepatitis C. - 9/29/2011
New smoking cessation program in B.C.
New PharmaCare program aimed at helping people cut out tobacco. - 9/29/2011
New diabetes drug class may be good for the heart
Despite initial worries, gliptins demonstrate cardioprotective effects - 9/29/2011
2011 Eye Care Supplement: Keeping an eye on cataracts
Prevention, treatment and patient education.