Rapid tests can confirm flu but not rule it outMeta-analysis estimates accuracy of tests—but they are rarely used National study finds NPs vital to providing hands-on care for residents in long-term care facilitiesHaving nurse practitioners in nursing homes give residents instant access to care and treatment Beers Criteria update highlights potentially inappropriate drugs in the elderly Report designed to improve care of older adults by reducing their exposure to potentially inappropriate medications. B.C. eases rules on med reviews More patients in B.C. can receive a medication review from their pharmacist, thanks to a change in eligibility rules that took effect May 1. Editor's note: Lead the way With more than two million Canadians diagnosed with diabetes, there's never been a better time to dispense the knowledge found in this supplement. Patients getting more involved in pharmaceutical research Support is growing for increased collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and patients in research processes worldwide, according to a new report by healthcare intelligence company GBI Research. The Healthcare Interview: Dr. Joel Lexchin’s advice for understanding clinical research? Follow the money Drug industry expert discusses solutions to funding bias and a potential way of tying profits Video: Pharmacist foils robbery attempt... with bear spray When a man attempted to rob the same pharmacy for a third time, Susan Beller was fed up and fought back. Video: Pharmacist foils robbery attempt... with bear spray When a man attempted to rob the same pharmacy for a third time, Susan Beller was fed up and fought back. Canadian Nurses Association says 'It's About Time' to consider NPs as answer to more access to better care Campaign to communicate value of nurse practitioners lands in Alberta Pros and cons of pacifiers can leave parents pondering what's best for baby School of thought ranges from absolutely no soother to parent sanity saver What Your Patients Are Reading - Week of May 1st First Previous 1542 1543 1544 1545 1546 Next Last