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. Pulmonologist recommends avoiding acetaminophen in children with asthma Increase in childhood asthma over the past 30 years could be related to use of acetaminophen, study suggests. Alzheimer’s drug add-on cancels effectiveness Another study shows concurrent use of cholinesterase inhibitor, anticholinergic medication could worsen dementia CADTH Corner: What Really Works To Quit Smoking? How can pharmacists help smokers quit and stay tobacco-free a year later? Do pharmacists lack confidence? CFP conference explores pharmacists’ readiness—or not—to embrace expanded practice. Drug News: December 2011/January 2012 Samsca for hyponatremia; Sublinox: new non-benzodiazepine hypnotic; Visanne for endometriosis pain. Investigational drug update Spotlight on drugs in late-stage development in Canada. Managing menorrhagia Treatment options for excessive menstrual bleeding. Clinical Notes: New guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis Promote best practices, improved healthcare delivery for persons with rheumatoid arthritis 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. First Previous 850 851 852 853 854 Next Last
