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- 10/3/2008
Biotech startup to commercialize protein-based therapeutics
Therapure Biopharma Inc. launched with a pledge to provide Canadian biotech companies specializing in biological protein therapeutics with better access to the global market. - 10/2/2008
Health organizations join hands to promote safe medication use
CPhA, CMA join forces with Rx&D to promote safe and appropriate medication use among Canadians. - 10/2/2008
New indication for Viread
Gilead Sciences' Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets) is now indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection in adults. - 10/1/2008
Air travel during pregnancy
Air travel during pregnancy has not been shown to increase the rate of miscarriage in pregnant women, according to the Motherisk Program at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. - 10/1/2008
Melamine: Health Canada statement
Recent reports of serious illness in infants in East Asia, caused by ingestion of infant formula contaminated by melamine, may be causing public concern. - 9/30/2008
Ont. survey shows painkiller addiction growing concern
Team-based approach to treatment could help. - 9/30/2008
Drug News: October 2008
Zeftera (ceftobiprole medocaril for injection, 500 mg/vial), Janssen-Ortho. - 9/30/2008
Practice Issues: Medication forum - Adolescents, young adults and STIs
Risks and recommendations for treatment, prevention of STIs. - 9/30/2008
Practice Issues: Adverse reactions - ACEI- and ARB-induced angioedema
Angioedema is a self-limiting, nonpitting edema that occurs in the skin and mucous membranes.