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- 5/13/2010
LOYAL project uses technology and multidisciplinary support to help patients in Quebec reach BP targets
Even though the effects of optimal management of blood pressure (BP) on mortality and morbidity rates have been clearly established, the majority of hypertension patients do not properly monitor their condition. - 5/13/2010
Pharmacists stage last-minute rallies
- 5/13/2010
Passport to Health tool helps physicians and pharmacists tighten circle of care
Dr. Richard Tytus, a family physician in Hamilton, Ont., knows the challenges of getting patients to adhere to their medication regimens. He’s also well aware of the potentially dangerous cost of a patient claiming to be taking their prescriptions as directed when in fact they aren’t. - 5/12/2010
NPs making an impact
- 5/12/2010
First IL-6 receptor inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis
Hoffmann-La Roche will soon be introducing Actemra (tocilizumab), the first interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor inhibitor to be approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). - 5/12/2010
‘Pacific Green’ hospital powers up
Victoria will boast Canada's most environmentally efficient hospital