Research Highlights: Pre-exposure HIV prophylaxisStudy evaluates safety, efficacy of oral emtricitabine and tenofovir for prevention of HIV acquisition among men who have sex with men. Interdisciplinary interaction = success at Sask. conferenceAbout 100 pharmacists, nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers gather in Regina to discuss collaborative teams. 2011 Diabetes Update: Diabetes care update New developments in products, injection guidelines and blood glucose monitoring recommendations. MRI helps direct treatment of ‘wake-up’ stroke cases Brain scans show who can benefit from clot-busting drugs Clinical Notes: New statement on VTE risk with OCs Recent reports suggesting an increased VTE risk with drospirenone-containing OCs have significant methodological flaws. Clinical Notes: Updated Canadian ADHD guidelines Guide designed to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD across the patient’s life span. Clinic helps prevent recurrent preterm birth Aggressive approach cuts this complication by 28% 2011 Diabetes Update: Preventing type 2 diabetes Primary prevention using medications and lifestyle interventions. Clinical Notes: Reducing vaccination pain An interdisciplinary group has developed evidence-based guidelines on how to reduce pain in children being vaccinated. Put pain relief in patients’ hands during labour Patient-controlled epidural uses smaller amounts of anesthetic while producing similar satisfaction rates First Previous 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 Next Last
