Separating fact from fiction in medicine in TV and filmsLegitimate concerns exist when it comes to portrayal of medicine in popular media Two MDs named to Alberta superboard 2011 Diabetes Update: Preventing type 2 diabetes Primary prevention using medications and lifestyle interventions. Drug News: April/May 2011 Biacna topical gel for acne; Prevegyne for bacterial vaginosis; Vimovo: first NSAID–PPI combo; Zenhale for asthma. Lead exposure linked to high blood pressure in Cree Environmental Issues: What’s in our blood? …Mercury Although Canada has reduced domestic mercury releases significantly, emissions from other countries are increasing. Clinical Notes: Calcium channel blocker–macrolide interaction Older patients who are receiving a calcium-channel blocker at increased risk of hospital admission for hypotension or shock if they take erythromycin or clarithromycin concomitantly, says study. Editorial: Leave it to the self-care experts—You You’re doing your best to get out there in the OTC aisles and field questions. We’ll do our best to ensure you remain the OTC experts. Clinical Notes: New statement on VTE risk with OCs Recent reports suggesting an increased VTE risk with drospirenone-containing OCs have significant methodological flaws. MRI helps direct treatment of ‘wake-up’ stroke cases Brain scans show who can benefit from clot-busting drugs First Previous 406 407 408 409 410 Next Last
