Canadian study finds that pharmacist prescribing of oral anticoagulant therapy may effectively reduce under-treatment of atrial fibrillation and reduce stroke risk.
Women can also develop high blood pressure disorders in the days following delivery, but may not get the care they need because followup obstetrical appointments aren’t scheduled until six weeks after birth.
As the sugar substitute is sometimes recommended for obesity control, authors call for immediate further study of xylitol and its possible side-effects.
With point-of-care testing becoming more common in Canadian pharmacies, here are some tips to ensure the success of a community pharmacy-based warfarin management service.