Widespread kidney testing too costlyRoutine screening should focus on high-risk patients BY John Schieszer CLINICAL NOTES: New limits for sodium intake PRACTICE EXPERTS: Geriatric issues - February The Medical Post table of contents: February 18, 2014 print edition Beware clarithromycin-CCB drug interaction Dual therapy has renal risks Not BPA-free: dialysis machines Chemical could end up in patients’ bloodstream Peritoneal dialysis: Early and late starts have similar mortality risks Study supports increased uptake, researcher says Health Canada updates safety profile of bipolar drug lithium, may up blood calcium Federal department says treatment carries risk of hypercalcemia, is sometimes associated with hyperparathyroidism. Highlights of the 2014 Canadian hypertension guidelines New recommendations for very elderly patients and new dietary sodium limit. Family sues a Rexall pharmacy in Leduc, Alberta Six children of Teresa Sempek Moscicki suggest the elderly woman’s death followed a mistake made by a Rexall pharmacy. First Previous 43 44 45 46 47 Next Last
