Paul Blanchard leaves NBPA for new opportunity at dental societyThe executive director of 15 years will hand the reins over to Janet MacDonnell, who will serve as interim executive director Promising new results from new B.C. study on genomic testing in community pharmacyThe second phase of a UBC study suggests PGx testing is a valuable tool for ensuring patients get the right drug at the right dose and with little or no side effects. Conscience rights matter Many physicians’ groups have expressed concern about being forced to make a referral for this service, in violation of their morals and ethics Watch for calcium channel blocker–loop diuretic prescribing cascade in older hypertensive patients Ontario study finds higher incidence of loop diuretic prescribing in older adults started on CCBs compared to ACEIs, ARBs or other meds New study examines tolerability of newer antiseizure medications Intolerable adverse effect rate has not improved over the past three decades despite increased use of second-generation antiseizure meds Patient safety institute to join forces with healthcare improvement group The greener clinic Doctors have an important example to set protecting the health of the planet for the sake of Canadians—here are a few easy ways to get started Physician ‘report cards’ can change prescribing habits, study reveals New research from the non-profit research institute ICES shows that physicians who have read Health Quality Ontario “report cards” on their prescribing habits tend to prescribe fewer high-risk antipsychotic medications to patients in nursing homes. Professional identity in pharmacy Dr. Zubin Austin on the distinction between the basic tasks of pharmacy and the greater value of their role Federal MAiD bill gets mixed reviews The conservatives have suggested the bill 'goes far beyond' the court ruling that ordered the new legislation First Previous 536 537 538 539 540 Next Last
