CPhA unveils election wish listMain planks focused on improving patient care while providing better value for the taxpayer dollar. Drugmakers: Diabetes medicine Jardiance first to show prevention of heart complications, deathFirst evidence a drug reduces risk of complications that are the top killer of diabetes patients. e-Cigarette use may lead to tobacco smoking in youth New study shows nonsmoking youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to begin smoking tobacco products. Men more likely to die from high dose opioid use for chronic pain, study finds Males are twice as likely as females to die as a result of taking opioids. UK health agency says pharmacists should provide e-cigarettes But pharmacists have a wait and see attitude to dispensing the devices. Valeant to buy sex drug company for $1B, expects Addyi on market in fall Canadian pharmaceutical company acquires maker of “the female Viagra”. Missing on the campaign trail: Talk of health care Pharmacare, a seniors strategy, home care: All relegated to passing references. Evan Solomon on the missing heart of the election campaign Press Review – August 21, 2015 Study finds "significant association" between traumatic brain injury and ADHD Don't miss the Self-care Symposium! The Self-care Symposium, which provides practical, research-based education, will be held on November 8. Organized medicine is failing its future National pharmacare plan would harm Canadians, says think tank First Previous 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 Next Last