Put pain relief in patients’ hands during labourPatient-controlled epidural uses smaller amounts of anesthetic while producing similar satisfaction rates Research Highlights: Buprenorphine vs methadone for opioid dependency in pregnancyStudy compares buprenorphine and methadone for the treatment of opioid-dependent pregnant patients with respect to NAS outcomes. Research Highlights: Pre-exposure HIV prophylaxis Study evaluates safety, efficacy of oral emtricitabine and tenofovir for prevention of HIV acquisition among men who have sex with men. Split-dose regimens better for bowel prep Gastroenterologists continue the quest for a cleaner colon Spotlight: Shera Hanson From medical missions abroad to her work in palliative care, this pharmacist from Charlottetown has a passion for people. Study touts intrapartum screening for group B strep Testing during labour finds cases that otherwise would be missed Editorial: Take a cue from the big guys Spending three days at APhA conference enlightened me to an array of impressive initiatives our U.S. counterparts are accomplishing. The end of preceptors? Financial pressures leave hospital, community pharmacy looking at alternatives. 2011 Diabetes Update: Transition time Helping adolescents with diabetes evolve to adult care. Abiraterone boosts survival for castration-resistant CA Tumour remains dependent on androgen receptor signalling for growth Dutasteride may slow early prostate CA growth A viable alternative for men with low-risk prostate cancer Intermittent ADT as effective as continuous Intermittent androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) may be just as effective as continuous ADT in men with PSA recurrence after radical therapy for prostate cancer, according to a new Canadian study. First Previous 898 899 900 901 902 Next Last
