Clinical in brief: What are Rx risk odds? CARDIOLOGY: Hormone may ease breathing of acute heart failure patientsPhase II study of relaxin draws criticism, but editorialists agree results warrant further study Study looks to reduce number of allergy shots Four preseasonal weekly allergy shots may reduce sneezing, wheezing and other symptoms in people who are allergic to ragweed, reported Dr. Harold Kaiser, an allergist at the University of Minnesota. Waiting on a diagnosis: a rough road to retirement My first thought was shingles. Was it actually cancer? POLITICS: Governments and public need to re-engage in pharma strategy CARDIOLOGY: Antiplatelet combo a new stroke prevention option in atrial fibrillation Clopidogrel plus ASA provides effective alternative when patients aren't candidates for warfarin New biologic approved for RA, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis Schering-Plough has received Health Canada approval to market Simponi (golimumab) subcutaneous injection. BC expands roles of midwives, naturopathic doctors, nurses B.C. recently announced amendments have been made that will expand the scope of practice for midwives, naturopathic physicians and registered nurses. Manitoba eliminates "tray fees" Patients relieved of cost of some procedures Ontario clearing path for remote dispensing Technology-driven initiatives such as e-prescribing and remote dispensing machines have the potential to reshape pharmacists' practice environment. First Previous 1242 1243 1244 1245 1246 Next Last