Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/5/2023
New Canadian guidelines for use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults
NACI issues updated recommendations for use of pneumococcal vaccines, including the 15-valent (Vaxneuvance) and 20-valent (Prevnar 20) conjugate vaccines. - 3/1/2023
Full list of contents of immunizing agents updated in Canadian Immunization Guide
Two tables summarize active component(s), adjuvants, preservatives, additives and trace substances found in active vaccines and passive immunizing agents in Canada. - 2/27/2023
Ontario study examines Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine myocarditis rates in adolescents
Study also assesses myocarditis rates according to adolescent age and vaccine dosing interval, and reports on treatment received and need for hospitalization. - 2/22/2023
POP QUIZ: Colonoscopy in patients with diabetes
How closely did you read the new Canadian guidance? - 2/22/2023
Are pharmacists of value as independent prescribers in long-term care facilities?
A U.K. study examines effectiveness and safety of weekly long-term care home visits by independent-prescriber pharmacists. - 2/20/2023
Drug news—January/February 2023
A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. - 2/20/2023
How common is antibiotic-associated Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis?
Prevalence of SJS/TEN associated with antibiotic use and the risk with specific antibiotic classes is determined by global systematic review and meta-analysis. - 2/15/2023
Novel drug now available for the treatment of pruritus in hemodialysis patients
Korsuva (difelikefalin) is administered intravenously at the end of hemodialysis sessions. - 2/14/2023
New Canadian recommendations on preparing for colonoscopy in people living with diabetes
New Canadian recommendations support safer delivery of colonoscopies in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
