ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/19/2014
Ultibro Breezhaler for COPD maintenance
New once-daily inhaler provides fixed-dose combination of two bronchodilators. - 3/19/2014
New Brunswick bill would allow minor ailments prescribing
Proposed legislation that would enable pharmacists to treat dozens of conditions could come into effect this summer. - 3/18/2014
In praise of philanthropy
Several years ago a critic labelled me “Dr. Profit.” I was asked later whether that offended me. I replied, “Not at all. I prefer that to Dr. Deficit.” The fact is that all Canadian health workers profit from treating sick or injured patients. Across Canada, hospitals depend on financial support from corporate “profiteers” who donate millions from the proceeds of their private enterprises. Likewise, most of the world’s great universities—and medical schools—depend on the generosity of benefactors who fund scholarships and endowments that allow subsidized education for those in need. - 3/18/2014
Infoway helps clinics introduce e-booking
New initiative supports eligible physicians and nurses to improve patient experience - 3/18/2014
Experimental therapies target chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Monoclonal antibody and kinase inhibitor yield promising results in recent trials - 3/17/2014
Ask the Asthma Expert: Teaching proper inhaler technique
How can pharmacists play a role in ensuring patients use proper inhaler technique?