With the flu season and the H1N1 virus looming, pharmacists are increasingly being called on to take a more active role in public health, from immunizations to disaster planning and management. ASHPs new book, Pharmacy in Public Health Basics and Beyond, provides pharmacists and other health care practitioners with critical information theyll need to play [...]

There is no strong evidence that the popular smoking cessation drug varenicline increases the risk of self harm or depression compared to other cessation products, according to new research published on bmj.com today.
Varenicline is a recently introduced smoking cessation product of proven effectiveness, but there have been concerns that it may increase the risk [...]

Mayo Clinic has repeatedly been ranked #1 in endocrinology by annual U.S. News and Report medical surveys. One reason is the historical strength and current depth of expertise in diabetes treatment and research, including related areas of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
An excellent story is our work toward finding a means of regenerating insulinproducing [...]

With more than 35 million people worldwide living with Alzheimers disease or a related dementia, the search for answers has never been more critical.
With this in mind, the very best minds in dementia research and care, both in Canada and abroad, will converge on Toronto today at the 5th Canadian Conference on Dementia to [...]

Unlike other forms of suicide, physician assisted death does not cause substantial regret, or a sense of rejection among surviving family members. In addition, the prevalence and severity of depression and grief among family members whose loved ones received aid in dying is no different than family members whose loved ones did not pursue physician [...]