First wave of H1N1 taught valuable lessons‘ICU capacity could easily have been breached’—Winnipeg MD Kidney stones: new management guidelines N.S. moves closer to regulation The province of Nova Scotia has taken another step towards the regulation of pharmacy technicians. NS progressing toward expanded scope of practice Nova Scotia pursuing expansion in three areas: prescribing, administration of drugs, and participation in lab tests for drug therapy management. Point-of-care testing making a difference in rural communities Point-of-care tools offer quick results that facilitate an educated discussion around diabetes management. Practice Issues: Beta-blockers in patients Study assesses whether long-term beta-blocker use was associated with reductions in mortality and exacerbations in patients with COPD. Practice Issues: Adverse Reactions - Cranberry juice–warfarin interaction Recent analysis looks at evidence that implicated an interaction between cranberry juice and warfarin. Practice Issues: Ethics and Issues - How should we define pharmacist-delivered patient care? Derek Jorgenson on how to define pharmacist-delivered patient care. Practice Issues: Glucosamine for lower back pain Recent study assesses role of glucosamine in treatment of patients with lower back pain. Six tips for firing a patient Beware of legal pitfalls and take steps to ensure continuity of care when terminating this relationship Tech Refresher: Helping patients prevent cold and flu Pharmacy technicians have an important role to play in helping patients prevent cold and flu. Teen Challenge: Adherence Promoting medication adherence in adolescents with chronic disease. First Previous 925 926 927 928 929 Next Last
