Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 12/19/2024
Rate of antipsychotic use is rising in long-term care homes in Canada
New report finds that nearly one-quarter of residents in long-term care homes are receiving potentially inappropriate antipsychotic medications. - 12/19/2024
Drug news—November/December 2024
A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. - 12/18/2024
POP QUIZ: Holiday scramble!
Still scrambling to get ready for the holidays? Take a break and try this unscramble quiz! - 12/17/2024
Efficacy of RSV vaccine in preventing hospitalization and ER visits in older adults
U.S. study examines effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in reducing inpatient and emergency room visits due to RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease. - 12/15/2024
Statins may increase the risk of myasthenia gravis and ocular myasthenia
A Health Canada safety review concludes that there is a possible link between statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) use and the risk of myasthenia gravis. - 12/15/2024
Updated Canadian recommendations on the use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults
NACI issues new guidance on use of pneumococcal vaccines, incorporating the new 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Capvaxive). - 12/2/2024
POP QUIZ: Chikungunya vaccine
Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, is now available in Canada. Which statement about Ixchiq is FALSE? - 12/2/2024
New Canadian recommendations for treatment of HER2+ breast cancer
REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance provides evidence-based consensus guidance on treatment of early and metastatic HER2+ breast cancer. - 12/2/2024
New product: Tyenne
Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for December. - 12/2/2024
New product: Nuvaxovid
Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for December.
