Chronic kidney disease: new management guidelinesThe Canadian Society of Nephrology has developed new guidelines for the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Spending on drugs leads health expenditure growthNew figures released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information indicate Canada's healthcare spending will hit $171.9 billion this year, an increase of 6.4% over 2007. Canada in Brief - Nov 11/08 New indication for Tygacil Wyeth's Tygacil is now indicated for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia of mild to moderate severity. Staging system individualizes best kidney CA therapy Risk of recurrence can be used to spare some from harsh treatments, target others at risk Clinical in Brief - Nov 11/08 CFPC defends alternative certification course design, cost College acknowledges most older MDs can finish career without it Geriatric community teams ‘absolutely vital’ Physician extender-like professionals help family and ER doctors manage patients and reduce polypharmacy Poor access to care may explain lower transplant survival for blacks in U.S. Black kidney patients fare as well as whites in Canadian study New research calls for starting antiretrovirals earlier Benefit seen by treating at CD4 counts between 351 and 500/mm3, but challenge is patients are identified too late First Previous 2308 2309 2310 2311 2312 Next Last
