New lipid guidelines focus on LDL targetsOther changes include new roles for C-reactive protein and apo B, as well as a modified risk calculation Practice Issues: Steroids and antivirals for Bell’s palsy Forget the 48-hour prescribing rule with H1N1 Antivirals still work and are needed later Opioid use for noncancer pain in depressed patients questioned Concerns raised over lack of trial data for such drugs with these patients, and the complicated link between pain and depression Clinical Issues: Antibiotics for acute conjunctivitis Diet and drugs can confound urine dipstick readings Openers: Filling the cracks in mental health care Pharmacists a vital part of treatment Drug news: Doribax, Onglyza ECG not needed before stimulant medication New Canadian guidelines address risk of sudden death in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Quebec Order president pushes collaborative prescribing First Previous 1186 1187 1188 1189 1190 Next Last
