Alberta pharmacists may make prescription special authorizationsAlberta pharmacists with “additional prescribing authorization” are now eligible to complete, sign and submit Drug Special Authorization Request forms. Rothbart Centre opens X-ray fluoroscopy roomThe Rothbart Centre for Pain Care has opened an X-ray fluoroscopy room, part of a 17,000-square-foot treatment centre for Torontonians living with chronic pain. Reflux: ‘It’s just a bit of heartburn’ — or is it? Condition is often not as well-controlled as we would like to think T-cell lymphoma response durable with pralatrexate Family health groups boost GPs’ productivity But authors of Ont. study caution that effects of primary-care model on patient outcomes were not assessed Convalescent plasma reduces mortality in severe swine flu cases Patients with severe pandemic H1N1 influenza who were treated with a single 500-ml dose of convalescent plasma had a significantly lower risk of dying, according to findings from a study here. Ontario FHT refutes patient-rostering problem Sudbury area still awash in orphan patients Drug News: April/May 2011 Biacna topical gel for acne; Prevegyne for bacterial vaginosis; Vimovo: first NSAID–PPI combo; Zenhale for asthma. Clinical Notes: Updated Canadian ADHD guidelines Guide designed to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD across the patient’s life span. 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. First Previous 1979 1980 1981
