People with diabetes in lower-income areas at higher risk for amputations: reportMore than 7,000 people with diabetes undergo a leg, foot or toe amputation every year—and the majority of those procedures could have been prevented, according to a new CIHI report. Pharmacist-led interventions focusing on improper medication disposal are lackingSystematic review examines pharmacist-led interventions that address improper disposal practices of unused and expired household medications. Looking back on the Term Breech Trial: To what extent does scientific literature influence doctor practice? The refutation of a trial recommending cesarean delivery for breech babies led obstetricians to adjust quickly. Which women are at risk of nervous system damage after chemotherapy? Depending on their genetic profile and clinical risk factors, patients had a lower or higher risk of developing neuropathic lesions. Medical residents face disproportionately higher risk of pregnancy complications: study Some of the risk factors identified by the researchers include working more than 10 hours a day in the second trimester, working six night shifts per month and working eight hours a day in the operating room. Take time to make time What’s the first thing you should tackle to improve your clinic’s efficiency? Which medications are most effective for treatment of acute migraine headache? Systematic review and meta-analysis compares effects of 17 oral monotherapies for acute management of migraine episodes in adults. U.S.-based Endocrine Society abandons threshold for vitamin D deficiency It also no longer recommends testing for vitamin D levels in people with dark skin, pregnant people or obese people. Are your patients afraid of their dermatological treatments? Phobia of topical corticosteroids helps explain poor adherence by eczema patients. Premier Smith announces plan to reinforce vaccine choice in Alberta Bill of Rights University of Calgary law professor Lorian Hardcastle said it’s hard to know the impacts without seeing the amending legislation. First Previous 54 55 56 57 58 Next Last
