Alzheimer’s drug add-on cancels effectivenessAnother study shows concurrent use of cholinesterase inhibitor, anticholinergic medication could worsen dementia CADTH Corner: What Really Works To Quit Smoking?How can pharmacists help smokers quit and stay tobacco-free a year later? Clinical Notes: Harmonized Canadian guidelines for CVD Initiative has harmonized, integrated more than 400 recommendations from eight separate Canadian guidelines. Do pharmacists lack confidence? CFP conference explores pharmacists’ readiness—or not—to embrace expanded practice. Drug News: December 2011/January 2012 Samsca for hyponatremia; Sublinox: new non-benzodiazepine hypnotic; Visanne for endometriosis pain. Investigational drug update Spotlight on drugs in late-stage development in Canada. Managing menorrhagia Treatment options for excessive menstrual bleeding. Clinical Notes: New guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis Promote best practices, improved healthcare delivery for persons with rheumatoid arthritis Practice Issues: Atorvastatin, grapefruit juice interaction Study evaluates effect of daily, single 300 mL glass of grapefruit juice on plasma concentrations and lipid-lowering effects of atorvastatin in hyperlipidemic patients. Practice Issues: Simvastatin - new dosage limitations Review recommends limiting use of 80 mg dose of simvastatin due to an increased risk of muscle damage. Trends & Insights 2011: Your hopes, your challenges Pharmacists strive to close gap between ideal day and real world. CPhA tackles drug shortage problem via webinar The nationwide drug shortage problem was the focus of a recent webinar by the Canadian Pharmacists Association. First Previous 1678 1679 1680 1681 1682 Next Last
