New standard declared for high-risk valve replacement No sweat to diagnose nephropathy with scanNon-invasive device measures clammy skin to detect kidney disease in diabetic patients NS progressing toward expanded scope of practice Nova Scotia pursuing expansion in three areas: prescribing, administration of drugs, and participation in lab tests for drug therapy management. Point-of-care testing making a difference in rural communities Point-of-care tools offer quick results that facilitate an educated discussion around diabetes management. Practice Issues: Beta-blockers in patients Study assesses whether long-term beta-blocker use was associated with reductions in mortality and exacerbations in patients with COPD. Practice Issues: Adverse Reactions - Cranberry juice–warfarin interaction Recent analysis looks at evidence that implicated an interaction between cranberry juice and warfarin. Practice Issues: Ethics and Issues - How should we define pharmacist-delivered patient care? Derek Jorgenson on how to define pharmacist-delivered patient care. Practice Issues: Glucosamine for lower back pain Recent study assesses role of glucosamine in treatment of patients with lower back pain. Quebec’s MD health minister aims for reform Proud of new IVF legislation, Dr. Yves Bolduc also keeps daily tabs on waits for surgeries, ERs Regulated techs need liability insurance As of December 15, registered pharmacy students and pharmacy technicians in Ontario will be required to carry personal professional liability insurance. Six tips for firing a patient Beware of legal pitfalls and take steps to ensure continuity of care when terminating this relationship Study firms up genetic link in diabetic nephropathy Glucose transporter-1 genotype AA associated with higher risk First Previous 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 Next Last
