Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 4/1/2024
Help patients get ready to safely view the April 8 solar eclipse
Even a brief look at the Sun during a full or partial eclipse can result in temporary or permanent damage to the eyes if proper precautions are not taken. - 4/1/2024
Each Mirena intrauterine system now provides conception control for up to 8 years
Health Canada extends the time period for use of a single Mirena intrauterine system for conception control from five years to eight years. - 3/26/2024
POP QUIZ: Measles
Canada is seeing an increase in measles activity in 2024 compared to 2023. Which statement about measles is false? - 3/25/2024
First once-weekly basal insulin is now approved in Canada
With its reduced injection frequency, insulin icodec (Awiqli) has the potential to provide better adherence and greater treatment satisfaction in some patients. - 3/21/2024
U.S. guidelines focus on topical therapies for vitiligo in children and young adults
Guidelines and expert consensus-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo in young patients. - 3/18/2024
Updated recommendations for use of pneumococcal vaccines in children
National Advisory Committee on Immunization issues guidance on 15-valent and 20-valent conjugate pneumococcal vaccines for preventing invasive pneumococcal disease. - 3/14/2024
A refresher on recognizing and treating measles
Spring-break travel, a global rise in measles cases and reduced measles vaccine coverage among school-aged children in Canada could lead to a rise in cases in Canada. - 3/13/2024
POP QUIZ: New treatment for alopecia areata
Can you tell which statement about Litfulo (ritlecitinib), the new prescription drug for treatment of severe alopecia areata, is false? - 3/11/2024
Updated guidance on the use of the protein subunit XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine
National Advisory Committee on Immunization issues updated recommendations for use of Novavax’s Nuvaxovid XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine. - 3/6/2024
Pharmacogenetic testing to guide therapy for children with mental health conditions
A Canadian Paediatric Society practice point document addresses the use and interpretation of pharmacogenetic testing for psychoactive medications in children.
