Comforting words, good medicineI always think of the potential we have as pharmacists to comfort those who are ill. Asthma UpdateA focus on new management recommendations for children and adults. Split-dose regimens better for bowel prep Gastroenterologists continue the quest for a cleaner colon Book Review: The Panic Virus: A true story of medicine, science and fear Publication will aid pharmacists in answering questions surrounding the safety of vaccines. 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. Interdisciplinary interaction = success at Sask. conference About 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 Transvaginal ultrasound avoids abdominal fat Technique better reveals fetal anatomy in obese women Clinical Notes: New statement on VTE risk with OCs Recent reports suggesting an increased VTE risk with drospirenone-containing OCs have significant methodological flaws. First Previous 1916 1917 1918
