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. Chronic kidney disease: new management guidelines The Canadian Society of Nephrology has developed new guidelines for the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). TELUS invests $100 million in health-care unit TELUS announced plans Tuesday, November 18th to invest $100 million over three years in its health technology arm, TELUS Health Solutions. 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. Consensus panel calls for action to address depression Panel led by Michael Kirby wants greater support for family physicians in accessing support services for patients 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 Canada in Brief - Nov 11/08 New indication for Tygacil Wyeth's Tygacil is now indicated for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia of mild to moderate severity. First Previous 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 Next Last