Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 2/7/2024
POP QUIZ: Anxiety in older adults
How well do you know first-line treatment for handling anxiety for this cohort? - 2/6/2024
Does starting a triptan for migraine increase the risk of stroke or myocardial infarction?
A nationwide Danish study examines the risk of ischemic events in patients initiating triptan therapy for the first time. - 2/1/2024
Clinical trial examines the efficacy of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation
Seven-hospital study assesses the efficacy of electronic cigarettes compared to varenicline or nicotine chewing gum as aids to stop smoking. - 1/30/2024
New Canadian guidelines outline how to assess and manage anxiety in older adults
First Canadian guidelines for anxiety in older adults are now available to help support healthcare providers with assessment and treatment. - 1/25/2024
Are stimulant medications for ADHD safe to use during pregnancy?
Study examines whether exposure to stimulant medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy affects childhood neurodevelopment. - 1/23/2024
POP QUIZ: Invasive group A strep infections
Can you tell which of these statements about these infections is false? - 1/22/2024
What practitioners need to know about invasive strep A infections
These rare infections can progress quickly leading to serious and life threatening infections, including sepsis, soft-tissue necrosis, toxic shock syndrome and meningitis. - 1/18/2024
Do gabapentinoids increase the risk of severe exacerbations of COPD?
Quebec study examines the risk of a severe exacerbation when patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease take gabapentin or pregabalin. - 1/15/2024
How effective is herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine in the real-world setting?
Study evaluates efficacy of one and two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine overall, by time since vaccination, age and immunocompromise status, and with a late second dose. - 1/11/2024
Anaphylaxis update focuses on seven areas with new evidence and recommendations
Updated practice parameter evaluates current evidence and provides guidance to healthcare practitioners on the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis.
