Alberta report helps inform patientsPeople encouraged to ask questions Updated menopause/osteoporosis guidelinesThe Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has issued the 2009 update on menopause and osteoporosis. Alvesco approved for children Nycomed's Alvesco (ciclesonide inhalation aerosol) is now approved for the management of asthma in children six to 11 years of age. Apidra: new short-acting insulin analogue Sanofi-Aventis is introducing Apidra (insulin glulisine 100 units/mL), a new rapid-acting recombinant human insulin analogue. Collaborative efforts support smoking cessation The National Non-Smoking Week running from January 18 to 24 is an ideal time to emphasize the smoking cessation services offered by healthcare professionals. 2009 Canadian hypertension guidelines The Canadian Hypertension Education Program has released the 2009 CHEP Recommendations for the Management of Hypertension. Call for extensive patient user fees worries Yukon doctors Patient direct-payment schemes included in government health system review CMA governance change rankles YMA Yukon relies on CMA services out of proportion to its small size: president Quebec family doctors launch battle plan Federation says 15-prong approach would address manpower shortages New web portal assists caregivers VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses) has launched a web-based tool for Canada's nearly three million caregivers. First Previous 1705 1706 1707 1708 1709 Next Last
