What your patients are reading – week of April 10, 2017 Canadian study shows pharmacists save lives and moneyA new study published in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal highlights the savings—in lives and money—that pharmacists can bring to the healthcare system in this country. New Canadian guidelines for prevention and treatment of hypertension in children Address health behaviour management, when to start drug therapy, choice of therapy, and therapy goals. Long-term, full-scope pharmacist care in hypertension would provide cost savings and health benefits Projected cost savings in Canada over 30 years estimated to be more than $15.7 billion. What’s new in the 2017 Canadian hypertension guidelines? Annual update reviews the diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention and treatment of hypertension in Canadian adults Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of some—but not all—heart conditions A more nuanced approach to role of alcohol in heart health is needed, researchers PCSK9 inhibitor cuts cardiovascular event rate in major trial But injectable cholesterol-lowering biologic shows no mortality benefit over two years Izba eye drops for treating elevated intraocular pressure Travoprost 0.003% solution provides an alternative to currently marketed 0.004% formulations. Pharmacist integration into general practice teams improves type 2 diabetes management More patients receive key diabetes care processes and fewer patients have poorly controlled diabetes. Product Update: March 2017 What's new in wellness, home health care, skin care and OTCs. First Previous 31 32 33 34 35 Next Last
