Coffee may impair levothyroxine absorptionTaking levothyroxine with coffee may impair its intestinal absorption, according to a recent report. Research halted on rimonabantSanofi-Aventis has discontinued further development of rimonabant for all therapeutic indications. Spending on drugs leads health expenditure growth New figures released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information indicate Canada's healthcare spending will hit $171.9 billion this year, an increase of 6.4% over 2007. Clinical in Brief - Nov 11/08 Insulin still under-prescribed by family doctors for type 2 diabetes Forty per cent of patients in study not reaching blood glucose targets British Columbians uneasy over pharmacist prescribing Public poll echoes MDs’ concerns with such powers, which will take effect in January Canada lands 10th on international health indicators comparison Weight-loss drug worth more study Players score with discectomy Diabetes patients in Alberta rural areas missing out on reductions in mortality First Previous 937 938 939 940 941 Next Last