Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 4/25/2024
Updated Canadian guidelines on cardiovascular fitness to drive
Canadian Cardiovascular Society issues an update on assessing patients’ fitness to drive and when it’s safe to resume driving after cardiac interventions or acute cardiac illnesses. - 4/24/2024
POP QUIZ: Nurtec ODT for migraine
Can you figure out which statement about this newly approved treatment? - 4/22/2024
Starting antihypertensives increases fracture risk in older nursing home residents
Caution and additional monitoring are advised when initiating antihypertensive medication in this vulnerable population. - 4/17/2024
Diltiazem increases bleeding risk in older adults receiving apixaban or rivaroxaban
Diltiazem used for ventricular rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation inhibits apixaban and rivaroxaban elimination, possibly causing overanticoagulation. - 4/16/2024
POP QUIZ: Insomnia in youth
Which statement would NOT be good advice for managing insomnia in an adolescent? - 4/15/2024
Can oral minoxidil be used instead of topical minoxidil for male pattern baldness?
A 24-week randomized clinical trial compares low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil solution for male androgenetic alopecia. - 4/11/2024
Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) now available for acute treatment of migraine
Rimegepant is the second oral “gepant” for acute migraine to be marketed in Canada following ubrogepant (Ubrelvy). - 4/10/2024
Drug news—April 2024
A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. - 4/9/2024
Pharmacy techs could play a larger role in safe use of complementary medicines
With adequate education and supportive technologies, pharmacy technicians could support pharmacists in promoting safe use of traditional and complementary medicines. - 4/4/2024
Topiramate use during pregnancy has minimal effect on autism risk in children
Large study compares risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspring when topiramate, valproate or lamotrigine were taken during pregnancy.
