Former AHS CEO Chris Eagle takes over top job at Calgary Health Trust Press review – week of April 10, 2017 What your patients are reading – week of April 10, 2017 Weight-loss drug helps stave off diabetes Daily injections of liraglutide effective over three years, but not without side-effects More than 1 million unnecessary tests and treatments are performed on Canadians every year A new Choosing Wisely and CIHI report detailed the extent of unnecessary care in eight tests and procedure; half of them related to primary care A theory of relativity: A look at one of the most contentious issues in healthcare Canadian study shows pharmacists save lives and money A 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. Patients’ failure to complete cardiac rehab costs health system millions 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. DOCTORS ON THE MOVE: April 5: Appointments, achievements, milestones and passages in the physician community First Previous 183 184 185 186 187 Next Last