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- 3/5/2009
New chronic ITP therapy coming soon
Health Canada has approved Amgen Canada's Nplate (romiplostim), a recombinant thrombopoiesis stimulating protein used to increase platelet levels in adults with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). - 3/5/2009
New U.S. colorectal cancer screening guidelines
The American College of Gastroenterology has issued new guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, to update those previously published in 2000. - 3/5/2009
Child patient network celebrates 10 years
Ontario's electronic Child Health Network celebrated its 10th anniversary at a March event. - 3/4/2009
Common cosmetic chemicals face regulation
The federal government recently announced a plan to create regulations limiting concentrations of siloxanes D4 and D5. - 3/3/2009
Alternate day dosing of rosuvastatin
Daily dosing of rosuvastatin provides statistically better LDL-C lowering than alternate daily dosing, according to a new study. - 3/2/2009
Master deal mediation worth it: NWTMA
Association fought, unsuccessfully, to enhance rural MD pay - 3/2/2009
Most Ontarians say pharmacists could play greater role
A new Ipsos Reid survey, conducted on behalf of the Ontario Pharmacists' Association, shows that the majority of Ontarians believe pharmacists could do more to help them manage their health. - 3/2/2009
McKesson/Uniprix deal off
McKesson Canada's planned purchase of the Uniprix pharmacy banner has been called off.