Drug News: April/May 2011Biacna topical gel for acne; Prevegyne for bacterial vaginosis; Vimovo: first NSAID–PPI combo; Zenhale for asthma. Editorial: Leave it to the self-care experts—YouYou’re doing your best to get out there in the OTC aisles and field questions. We’ll do our best to ensure you remain the OTC experts. Immunization Update A look at new recommendations for immunization in Canada. Lead exposure linked to high blood pressure in Cree Mail-in fecal testing a success in Nova Scotia Population screening for colorectal cancer to roll out across the province MRI helps direct treatment of ‘wake-up’ stroke cases Brain scans show who can benefit from clot-busting drugs Ontario implements first phase of paid expanded services First phase pays pharmacists for pharmaceutical opinion given for patient covered under ODB program. OTC Counselling Recommendations and Survey Out from the dispensary. Pharmacy Practice Letters: April/May 2011 Reflections on weight bias; Questioning corticosteroid asthma treatment. 2011 Diabetes Update: Preventing type 2 diabetes Primary prevention using medications and lifestyle interventions. Put pain relief in patients’ hands during labour Patient-controlled epidural uses smaller amounts of anesthetic while producing similar satisfaction rates Research Highlights: Buprenorphine vs methadone for opioid dependency in pregnancy Study compares buprenorphine and methadone for the treatment of opioid-dependent pregnant patients with respect to NAS outcomes. First Previous 1770 1771 1772 1773 1774 Next Last
