Drug News: June 2008Intelence: new drug for HIV; Omnaris for allergic rhinitis; Relistor for opioid-induced constipation. Clinical Notes: New guidelines - hypertension in pregnancyNew study ssuggests adherence to diuretic therapy lower than that seen with other classes of antihypertensives. Practice Issues: Medication Forum - Unintentional weight loss in the elderly Do orexigenic (appetite-stimulating) drugs have a role in the treatment of unintentional weight loss in the elderly? Who needs them? The use of antiplatelet agents in cardiovascular disease. Clinical Notes: 2008 Canadian hypertension guidelines New edition promotes home blood pressure monitoring by patients. Spotlight: Paul Zinck Pharmacist sends a smoking good message. Editorial: Innovation elation It’s nice to know the future of health care in this country isn’t all bleak, no matter what we hear. New Drugs: May 2008 A new triptan for acute migraine. More Canadian scripts filled with generic drugs: IMS Clinical Feature: What's new in diabetes A look at new treatment trends, current controversies and new adverse effects. First Previous 505 506 507 Next Last
