White-fleshed fruit may protect against strokeStudy links high consumption of apples, pears, bananas and certain vegetables to reduced stroke risk Counselling affects choice of birth control methodMany women switched contraceptive approach when health-care providers took time to explain pros and cons “Homophobic” flyer lands pharmacist-PC candidate in hot water Officially endorsed campaign flyers described as homophobic were distributed in Ben Shenouda's riding. New oral contraceptive effective, but not yet approved Women taking nomegestrol-based product had fewer bleeding withdrawal days than those using drospirenone-based pill Risk of miscarriage rises with use of certain NSAIDs Quebec researchers’ suggestion of causal relationship draws criticism from head of Motherisk program Practice Issues: Calcium intake and fracture risk Study investigates associations between long-term dietary intake of calcium and risk of fracture. Practice Issues: Speakers and objectivity Q. When I attend an educational event sponsored by a drug company, can I trust the speaker? How can I feel confident that the speaker is unbiased and providing balanced, evidence-based information? Practice Issues: Cell phones and human health So far, evidence is inconsistent about the hazards of cellphone use. Diabetes + MI + feeling bad = worse outcomes While finding may not be surprising, the question becomes how to intervene to help patients New diabetes drug class may be good for the heart Despite initial worries, gliptins demonstrate cardioprotective effects First Previous 430 431 432 433 434 Next Last
