Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/5/2022
Updated Canadian guidelines on management of hidradenitis suppurativa
Aim to increase awareness of this chronic, inflammatory skin disease, reduce time to diagnosis and promote individualized management plans to achieve disease control. - 8/31/2022
Which treatment is most effective for diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
Study examines the efficacy of three monotherapies and three combination therapies for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. - 8/29/2022
New Canadian guideline for using GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors for cardiorenal risk reduction
GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors have proven cardiorenal benefits in patients with and without type 2 diabetes. - 8/24/2022
U.S. FDA grants approval for dextromethorphan–bupropion combo for depression
Rapid-onset antidepressant expected to be available in the United States later this year for treating major depressive disorder in adults. - 8/23/2022
POP QUIZ: DMARD tapering in rheumatoid arthritis
The Canadian Rheumatology Association recently released new guidance on tapering biologic DMARDs in adults with RA who are in sustained remission or have low disease activity. - 8/22/2022
Update to Canadian guidelines on managing pediatric dyslipidemia
Provide an approach to the detection, evaluation and management of dyslipidemia in children and adolescents. - 8/17/2022
New Canadian guidelines for managing rheumatoid arthritis with DMARDs
“Living” guideline initially focuses on tapering of DMARDs in adults who are in sustained remission or have low disease activity. - 8/10/2022
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in five locations in Toronto
Provide patients with information about ways to reduce the risk of West Nile virus infection. - 8/10/2022
Drug News—August/September 2022
A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. - 8/9/2022
POP QUIZ: Pain management in older adults
A recent Pain Management column focused on managing pain in older adults. All of the following statements about managing pain in older adults are true, EXCEPT for:
