Lu-Ann Murdoch
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- 5/18/2022
Drug news—May
A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. - 5/16/2022
Moderna vaccine may induce stronger immune response than Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in immunosuppressed patients
Study finds difference in humoral immunogenicity favouring Moderna vaccine is most evident in patients with the highest immunosuppression. - 5/11/2022
Influenza A activity increasing in Canada with sporadic cases and some outbreaks
Canadian experts warn that a seasonal influenza epidemic could arise in Canada in the coming weeks. - 5/9/2022
Pharmacist-led medication titration can help optimize heart failure therapy
Study shows that an increased proportion of patients achieve guideline-directed medical therapy at 90 days. - 5/4/2022
Paxlovid not effective for post-exposure prophylactic use in clinical trial
Reserve Paxlovid for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults at high risk of progressing to severe disease. - 5/2/2022
Antibiotic use in young children may lower vaccine-induced antibody levels
Study finds antibiotic use in children under two years of age is associated with lower vaccine-induced antibody levels to several vaccines. - 4/27/2022
Remdesivir (Veklury) approved for treating COVID-19 in non-hospitalized adults
Intended for outpatients with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. - 4/25/2022
Bimzelx is the first dual inhibitor of IL-17A and IL-17F for plaque psoriasis
Subcutaneous monoclonal antibody may be self-injected for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. - 4/21/2022
Evusheld: first product approved for pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19
Tixagevimab and cilgavimab are long-acting monoclonal antibodies given by intramuscular injection. - 4/19/2022
POP QUIZ: Nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals for psychiatric disorders
Based on the WFSBP/CANMAT 2022 guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders with nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals, which of the following statements is FALSE?
