Nfld owners told: Make peace with province, educate publicEconomist 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 asthmaIncrease 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. Practice Issues: Physicians on the role of pharmacists The five most common responses from physicians on how pharmacists can have the biggest impact on patient care. Practice Issues: Simvastatin - new dosage limitations Review recommends limiting use of 80 mg dose of simvastatin due to an increased risk of muscle damage. First Previous 1596 1597 1598 1599 1600 Next Last
