whether glucosamine and chondroitin are effective for osteoarthritis

November 2008

There's continued debate about whether glucosamine and chondroitin are effective for osteoarthritis....

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More provinces will give pharmacists prescribing authority
COPD whether inhaled tiotropium and ipratropium increase stroke, heart attack, and death in COPD patients
whether glucosamine and chondroitin are effective for osteoarthritis
Diabetes Canadian diabetes guidelines recommend earlier treatment to prevent and manage diabetes
Cardiology Fish oils are in and statins are out for heart failure
Anticoagulants Xarelto (zah-rel-toe) is the latest ORAL anticoagulant to hit the Canadian market
Anticoagulants which anticoagulants to use for venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and breastfeeding
more limits on plastics that contain bisphenol A (BPA)
Pediatrics discourage the use of OTC cough and cold products for young children
Women s Health Women on estrogen are more likely to suffer from GERD
Medication Errors errors with pens and auto-injectors
Lice Canadian Paediatric Society guidelines emphasize that head lice are not a reason for kids to miss school
Interactions proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) decrease the antiplatelet effects of clopidogrel (Plavix)