November 2016 • Volume 3 Issue 10
 
HCP & Patient Support
Skin Therapy Letter

New advances in the Management of Chronic Hand Dermatitis: A Practical Guideline for the General Practitioner

Hand dermatitis can have a significant impact on quality of life of those affected. Early diagnosis of acute or chronic hand dermatitis is important for optimal management. Read more


HelpThemQuit.ca

Smoking Cessation New tailored treatment approaches to help your patients quit smoking successfully

For patients who are ready to quit abruptly, NICORETTE® and NICODERM® can now be used in combination. Read more


Omron

When to recommend regular home blood pressure monitoring

2015 Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP) Guidelines state that regular home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) should be recommended, especially for patients with hypertension and with the following conditions1:

Diabetes mellitus
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Suspected non-adherence
Demonstrated white coat effect
Masked hypertension

Read more

 
 
 
Bulletin

New 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Dyslipidemia Guidelines


Revised Immunization Recommendations from NACI for LAIV use in Children and Adolescents and Egg Allergic Individuals


College of Family Physicians Launches Clinical Poverty Tool


Comprehensive Directory Available of all Patient Support Groups by Condition or Group Name

 
HCP Calendar of Events

Canadian Obesity Summit

April 25-29, 2017, Banff, Alberta
 
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