Hypertension

‘A well-deserved trust’: Quebec pharmacists unanimous on Bill 67
Among the flagship measures tabled in Bill 67 is the power granted to pharmacists to do more tests and to prescribe and renew prescriptions indefinitely.
Safety of combining PDE5 inhibitors and nitrates
Some studies have demonstrated lower mortality with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor treatment for erectile dysfunction in men with stable coronary artery disease, compared with no treatment.

An extremely effective and simple piece of preventative medicine? Get patients to cut down on salt

Evidence shows it substantially adds to CVD risk, but new policies may help with sodium reduction.
Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it

Here’s what the data we have so far tells us about this technique.
Antihypertensives may increase risk of eczematous dermatitis in older adults

Large study examines rates of eczema (atopic dermatitis) in older adults starting on various classes of antihypertensive drugs.
Don’t forget to check blood pressure in children and adolescents

New study shows the long-term cardiovascular outcomes of children and youth with hypertension.
What meds are Canadians taking? Insights from Telus Health’s 2024 Drug Data Trends and National Benchmarks report

Data on diabetes, dermatology and depression and more in this latest report that examines how much drug plans spend on different medications each year.
Does intermittent fasting really help with weight loss?

A new study suggests that restricting when a person eats simply leads to fewer calories consumed—and that's why intermittent fasting can lead to weight loss.
Starting antihypertensives increases fracture risk in older nursing home residents

Caution and additional monitoring are advised when initiating antihypertensive medication in this vulnerable population.
Diltiazem increases bleeding risk in older adults receiving apixaban or rivaroxaban

Diltiazem used for ventricular rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation inhibits apixaban and rivaroxaban elimination, possibly causing overanticoagulation.

‘A well-deserved trust’: Quebec pharmacists unanimous on Bill 67

Safety of combining PDE5 inhibitors and nitrates

An extremely effective and simple piece of preventative medicine? Get patients to cut down on salt

Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it

Antihypertensives may increase risk of eczematous dermatitis in older adults

Don’t forget to check blood pressure in children and adolescents

What meds are Canadians taking? Insights from Telus Health’s 2024 Drug Data Trends and National Benchmarks report

Does intermittent fasting really help with weight loss?

Starting antihypertensives increases fracture risk in older nursing home residents

Diltiazem increases bleeding risk in older adults receiving apixaban or rivaroxaban