Three new drug indications physicians and pharmacists should know aboutGet the info you need on these new indications as part of our drug news roundup for October. Can you reverse atherosclerosis?While heart disease consists of many conditions, blockages in the artery are the most common. This can prevent blood, and oxygen, from getting to the heart and can lead to a heart attack or death. From heart failure to contraception: 6 clinical pearls in women’s health Experts offered advice at the Federation of Medical Women of Canada conference. Young and old I’d like to share with you the stories of two patients: the oldest and the youngest patients I have seen with a presentation of cardiac dysfunction. A blood test to predict CVD in women decades before it arrives? Biomarkers give clues to which women are of greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future and could lead to early interventions, such as lifestyle modification, to reduce the risks. Electronic messaging increases flu vaccine uptake in younger adults with chronic diseases Large trial suggests that a simple, scalable and cost-efficient electronic ‘nudge’ may have substantial public health benefits. Hypertension Canada seeking feedback on draft 2025 primary care hypertension guidelines The new proposed simplified guidelines are designed to cover most situations in managing hypertension in primary care. NEW PRODUCT: Noyada Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for September. ‘Smart glove’ developed at UBC could help with stroke recovery The glove can track a patient’s hand and finger movements during rehabilitation exercises. Should renin-angiotensin system inhibitors be discontinued before surgery? Study examines the effects of continuation versus discontinuation of ACEIs and ARBs before major noncardiac surgery. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
