Patient Compliance

New agent lowers Lp(a) levels

While the Canadian Cardiovascular Society’s lipid guidelines recommend a once in a lifetime testing of Lp(a), there are no approved agents for lowering Lp(a) levels.
Right to refuse: Appeals board backs doctor who rejected patient with 'aggressive' and 'bullying' mother

The patient's mother was 'very devoted' and has had to navigate medical care since her son’s birth, wrote the board. But doctors also have a right to be treated with respect.
Nasal discharge colour a poor guide for antibiotic use in acute sinusitis

Testing for pathogens could reduce antibiotic use 28%.
New medicines in Canada come with high treatment costs: PMPRB report

A large share of those are orphan treatments and cancer drugs.
Locum program launched to strengthen maternity care in rural B.C.

Pilot project gives rural communities up to 35 days of locum coverage per year.
NLPB implements new requirements for document retention and storage

Here are some questions to consider when developing policies and procedures.
10 drugs targeted for price negotiations for U.S. medicare

The price negotiations will represent a first.
Where exactly are we with that fall booster?

Autumn is around the corner—are your patients eager for their next booster? Are you?

Infant antibiotics use and disrupted gut microbiome linked to childhood allergies, asthma and eczema, researchers say