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- 11/21/2011
Atypical antipsychotics in children and youth: guidelines for monitoring and managing adverse effects
From 2005 to 2009, antipsychotic use in children and youth increased by 114%. - 11/21/2011
Social support keeps elderly out of institutions
Having social support is an independent predictor of good health among seniors living in the community, according to an analysis of the 2007-2008 Canadian Community Health Survey. - 11/21/2011
ER program helps avoid delirium in elderly patients
After introducing protocol that targets six risk factors, Toronto hospital saw dramatic reduction in incidence of delirium - 11/21/2011
Half of elderly admitted to hospital are malnourished
Ongoing study also showed older patients less likely to miss meals in hospital due to tests, but problems arise when back home - 11/21/2011
Drug choice key in kidney retransplant
- 11/21/2011
Quebec measles outbreak baffles investigators
Recommended age at first dose may have to be reconsidered in wake of spike in cases - 11/20/2011
Rationale for Symbicort/Alvesco combination therapy
I have a patient who has been prescribed both Symbicort and Alvesco. I have contacted both manufacturers and a Drug Information source without any clarification or rationale, other than the observation that some specialists are using this combination, but neither manufacturer has guidelines or recommendations for it. Can you shed some light on this? - 11/20/2011
Living benefits: a prudent safeguard against unexpected woes
These policies ensure that illness does not affect your ability to generate income and that you can access extra care needed