Monthly Archives: November 2017

New Hormonal Option For Treating Menopausal Symptoms

In April of 2017 a new form of hormone therapy was approved by Health Canada for women with an intact uterus.  It has already been in the United States for over a year. When giving systemic doses of estrogen for … Continue reading

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Memory Changes In Women

Normal changes in memory occur with aging, but it is important to recognize changes that require further assessment. Alzheimer’s Disease changes may include: poor judgement and decision making, new problems with words in speaking or writing, changes in mood and … Continue reading

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Is HDL cholesterol always good?

HDL (high density lipoproteins)  have always been known as the good cholesterol as they can pull “bad cholesterol” away from the blood vessel wall. At the 2017 North American Menopause Society Meeting held last month in Philadelphia, research was presented that … Continue reading

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Fracture Risk Is More Than Bone Density

Dr. Neil Binkley is part of the Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program at the University of Wisconsin. He was very passionate about preventing fractures as the consequences of breaking a weakened bone are significant and greatly affect a person’s ability to … Continue reading

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Public Pain Forum: Pain and the Opioid Crisis

This week, we’re pleased to be bringing you information on an upcoming FREE forum that our pharmacist, Carolyn Whiskin, will be speaking at. The Ontario Pain Foundation regularly hosts these sorts of forums on a wide range of topics surrounding … Continue reading

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