Hypertension linked to cognitive declineTaking hypertension medication slows the pace of decline, researchers say. Five tips for improving pharmacy care in rural communitiesRural pharmacy is poised to be the perfect opportunity for the expanded scope pharmacist. Aspirin may benefit people with elevated lipoprotein-a (Lp(a)) Recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, there are no approved therapies. Improving pharmacy care in rural communities Pearls you can use in your practice now! Will Newfound and Labrador’s pharmacists soon have an extended scope of practice? Newfound and Labrador’s Health Minister Tom Osborne has said that an update on pharmacists scope of practice is coming soon. Type 2 diabetes: A light-intensity walk after a meal would be beneficial Study shows clinically significant reductions in postprandial glucose and insulin. Cat wakes up owner who'd suffered heart attack by pounding on her chest, meowing in her ear This paw-erful feline in Nottinghamshire, England is getting a lot of catnip points for alerting its owner to a heart attack. Bad mix: hot summer days and anti-platelet medications, beta-blockers The meds plus heat associated with an increased risk for myocardial infraction. Pollution is linked to deadly heart arrhythmias Study indicates that people at high risk of ventricular arrhythmias should check daily pollution levels. Obesity and hypertension: a dangerous association for pregnancy Study shows higher risk of severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality for those overweight or obese. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last