Lu-Ann Murdoch
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- 4/18/2022
Zeposia approved for treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis
Intended for adults with an inadequate response, loss of response or intolerance to conventional therapy or a biologic agent. - 4/18/2022
Drug news—March/April 2022
A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. - 4/12/2022
Drug-eluting contact lens now available for relieving itch of allergic conjunctivitis
Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen is the first daily disposable contact lens that corrects vision and relieves ocular itch caused by allergic conjunctivitis. - 4/5/2022
POP QUIZ: Tuberculosis treatment
Based on the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards, 8th ed, 2022, which of the following statements regarding the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) is FALSE? - 4/4/2022
Updated edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards is now available
Provides practical information on all aspects of tuberculosis (TB) in Canada, including epidemiology, transmission, diagnosis and management. - 3/29/2022
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 'grey-cap' vials that do not require dilution coming soon
Health Canada has approved an alternative to the original Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine “purple-cap” vials, for individuals 12 years of age or older. - 3/27/2022
Updated Canadian guideline for evaluation and management of kidney stones
Canadian Urological Association outlines current advice on dietary and medical interventions of proven benefit. - 3/23/2022
POP QUIZ: COVID vaccines in children < 12
Which of the following statements regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children < 12 years of age is FALSE? - 3/23/2022
Breaking down NAPRA's updates to scope of practice charts for pharmacists and technicians across Canada
Seek out these handy charts to compare scope of practice activities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the various jurisdictions across Canada. - 3/21/2022
Be prepared to assess Ukrainian refugees for infectious disease risks
New guidance document focuses on infection prevention and control issues related to the influx of Ukrainian refugees into other counties.
