Canadian drug plans don’t compare well internationally: Rx&DCanada's public drug plans continue to provide a low level of access to new medicines and vaccines compared to 31 other developed nations. Hospital research projects aim at critical healthcare needsImproving antibiotic use in intensive care units and helping older patients become more mobile are two new Adopting Research to Improve Care (ARTIC) Projects launched by the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario. Nfld owners told: Make peace with province, educate public Economist and academic advises independent owners to resolve their differences with government, inform public about how much unpaid work they do. Alzheimer’s drug add-on cancels effectiveness Another study shows concurrent use of cholinesterase inhibitor, anticholinergic medication could worsen dementia Do pharmacists lack confidence? CFP conference explores pharmacists’ readiness—or not—to embrace expanded practice. Trends & Insights 2011: Your hopes, your challenges Pharmacists strive to close gap between ideal day and real world. 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: Physicians on the role of pharmacists The five most common responses from physicians on how pharmacists can have the biggest impact on patient care. Spotlight: Kamal Dullat Pharmacist and member of the Canadian Forces is honoured to serve. Investigational drug update Spotlight on drugs in late-stage development in Canada. First Previous 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 Next Last
