U.K. to pilot pharmacist birth control prescribingPharmacists in London, England will receive authorization next year to supply women with the oral contraceptive pill over-the-counter-without the need for a doctor's prescription-as part of a new pilot project. Canada-wide influenza informationFightflu.ca is a new pan-Canadian portal designed to help prevent the spread of influenza and other infectious diseases. Volibris for pulmonary arterial hypertension GlaxoSmithKline's Volibris is a new endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of idiopathic (primary) pulmonary arterial hypertension, as well as PAH associated with connective tissue disease. Alta. doctors looking to help shape ‘superboard’ C-reactive protein test may help cut prescriptions for antibiotics In-office blood test aims to direct care in respiratory tract infections Canada in Brief Court slams BCMA board for treatment of dissident member Give up your gifts Katz CEO to lead NACDS Andrew Giancamilli, CEO of Katz Group North America and Snyder's Drug Stores, is the newly appointed chairman of the board of the NACDS, Lumbar fusion OK for elderly patients Pioneering researchers join Medical Hall of Fame Provinces must do more to promote family medicine in med school: CFPC College of Family Physician of Canada’s report card has D grade for lack of progress in pan-Canadian human resource plan First Previous 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Next Last