Widespread kidney testing too costlyRoutine screening should focus on high-risk patients BY John Schieszer CLINICAL NOTES: New limits for sodium intake PRACTICE EXPERTS: Geriatric issues - February Press Review - February 7, 2014 Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - Top Story: I've been billed for missing an appointment that my doctor cancelled twice! Read this and Highlights of the 2014 Canadian hypertension guidelines New recommendations for very elderly patients and new dietary sodium limit. Ontario hypertension study shows significantly positive results Pharmacist-led program quadrupled the number of patients who were able to get their blood pressure under control. Why PPNs are a worrisome trend How are preferred provider networks any different in principle than offering loyalty points on prescriptions? Hand-held devices aid in atrial fibrillation detection Technology beats pulse palpitation Opsumit for long-term treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension New oral endothelin receptor antagonist is effective alone or with a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor. LETTER: Cautions in the ‘War on Salt’ First Previous 48 49 50 51 52 Next Last
