Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/9/2024
POP QUIZ: Bronchiolitis in infants
Which of the following is NOT a suitable strategy for the treatment of bronchiolitis in an otherwise healthy infant who can be managed as an outpatient? - 1/8/2024
Is menopausal hormone therapy safe in patients with a gynecologic cancer history?
CMAJ article outlines five things to know about the safety of menopausal hormone therapy in patients with a history of gynecologic cancer. - 1/7/2024
Managing mild and very mild asthma in preschoolers, children and adolescents
Canadian Paediatric Society issues a practice point document on the pharmacologic management of very mild or mild asthma in children older than one year. - 1/3/2024
The dos and don’ts of managing bronchiolitis in infants in primary care settings
Choosing Wisely Canada outlines optimal management of bronchiolitis in infants while emphasizing avoidance of unnecessary treatments and investigations. - 1/1/2024
New online healthcare professional handbook on biosimilar biologic drugs
It provides evidence-based information to inform and educate healthcare professionals on the regulation and scientific basis for the authorization of biosimilars by Health Canada. - 12/29/2023
Updated international guidelines for management of atopic dermatitis (eczema)
The guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis in infants, children and adults. - 12/26/2023
Updated Canadian guidance on influenza vaccine during pregnancy
NACI recommends that individuals at any stage of pregnancy should receive an inactivated unadjuvanted or recombinant influenza vaccine each influenza season. - 12/21/2023
Pharmacist prescribing to improve blood pressure control provides high economic value
U.S. analysis estimates that improving blood pressure control through pharmacist prescribing could save $1.137 trillion (US) and 30.2 million life-years over 30 years. - 12/17/2023
POP QUIZ: Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes
Can you tell which of these statements about this drug is false? - 12/13/2023
No increased risk of suicide or psychiatric conditions in isotretinoin users
A new review and meta-analysis suggests that isotretinoin may actually lower the risk of suicide attempts two to four years following treatment.
