Does a longer prescription lead to better adherence?A new study has found that elderly cardiac patients leaving the hospital are four times more likely to adhere to their medication instructions if they are issued longer prescriptions. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada establishes $3.5M endowed research chair at McMaster UniversityCCFC also on a roll as annual re-branded ‘Gutsy Walk’ fundraiser raises millions for research Niacin prescriptions rise despite questionable benefit Physicians should reconsider the role of the drug in the wake of negative trials, researcher says IBD more severe in B.C.’s South Asian kids Patients have more aggressive disease and need stronger therapy sooner Abuse common Sunscreen blocks aging Long-term care homes understaffed, study says Not only are Ontario's long-term care homes understaffed, but existing employees don't have enough training, researchers say. Drug boosts prevention High-powered magnets wreak havoc on the GI tract Even older kids are swallowing them; surgery common How a national drug plan would benefit Canada Prescription drug costs are on average 50 per cent higher in Canada than in other developed countries. First Previous 372 373 374 375 376 Next Last