Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/6/2024
Should renin-angiotensin system inhibitors be discontinued before surgery?
Study examines the effects of continuation versus discontinuation of ACEIs and ARBs before major noncardiac surgery. - 9/4/2024
Two new studies investigate the risk of suicidality with GLP-1 receptor agonists
These studies suggest that semaglutide and liraglutide are not linked with suicidality, but questions still remain. - 8/29/2024
Long-term outcomes of localized prostate cancer arising in patients taking 5-ARIs
Canadian study examines long-term outcomes of clinically localized prostate cancer occurring in individuals taking 5-alpha-reductase-inhibitors. - 8/28/2024
Risks of prolonged or incident diabetic ketoacidosis despite stopping SGLT2 inhibitor treatment
Health Canada recommends stopping treatment with SGLT2 inhibitors at least three days before surgery or other invasive procedures requiring prolonged fasting. - 8/22/2024
Multidisciplinary pharmacist-led diabetes clinic developed in a U.S. rural setting
Pharmacy residents can extend access to care for underserved patients as part of an interdisciplinary diabetes management clinic. - 8/22/2024
POP QUIZ: Allergic rhinitis treatment
There’s new Canadian guidance on allergic rhinitis management. How closely did you read? - 8/20/2024
New Canadian guidance on allergic rhinitis management
Allergic Rhinitis Working Group focuses on six key questions specific to the treatment of allergic rhinitis in Canada. - 8/15/2024
U.S. group NASEM develops a standard definition for long COVID
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine definition also includes characteristic symptoms, associated diagnosable conditions and important features. - 8/13/2024
Tirzepatide shows lower risk of mortality and adverse cardiovascular/kidney events than GLP-1 RAs in type 2 diabetes
Cohort study finds lower hazards of all-cause mortality, adverse cardiovascular events, acute kidney injury and adverse kidney events with tirzepatide versus GLP-1 RAs. - 8/12/2024
POP QUIZ: Corticosteroids use in rheumatoid arthritis
Which statement about the use of corticosteroids in adults with rheumatoid arthritis is FALSE?
