Family doctors likely to see expanded CA roleHead of Novartis Oncology gives an insider view on drug development; warns that as therapies help cancer patients live longer, long-term care will fall to family physicians 'Arrivals screen' lands at hospitalsKeeps patients' families up to date without need to pester staff Teachers and new MDs disagree on essential skills CARDIOLOGY: Resistant hypertension responds to renal sympathetic denervation Zapping the renal sympathetic nerves with radiofrequency energy may offer hope to patients unable to control their hypertension despite multiple high-dose medications. Saskatchewan college surprised by spike in complaints Total drug spending approached $30 billion in 2008 COGNITIVE AGING: Changes in Agatha Christie's writing point to Alzheimer's Although not diagnosed while living, her more limited vocabulary and a rise in repeated phrases are suggestive of the condition. Restraint urged for use of H1N1 antivirals Officials ask doctors not to prescribe antivirals for prevention of H1N1 infections, except for very specific situations. B.C. doctors concerned over broader scope of practice for naturopaths Changes include wide prescribing powers, but use of 'doctor' title requires qualifier H1N1 influenza update Advice for schools/daycare/caregivers; appropriate antiviral use; counterfeit antivirals; updated stats. First Previous 3845 3846 3847 3848 3849 Next Last
