Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/28/2024
Safety of simultaneous administration of adjuvanted zoster vaccine and adjuvanted flu vaccine
Study compares the safety and reactogenicity of simultaneous doses of Shingrix and Fluad versus simultaneous doses of Shingrix and Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent. - 10/23/2024
Are you prepared to answer questions about Listeria?
News reports of Listeria outbreaks and Listeria-related product recalls are drawing greater attention to this foodborne bacterial illness. - 10/21/2024
Cabtreo gel is the first topical triple-therapy combination product for acne
The three ingredients—clindamycin, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide—have complementary mechanisms of action targeting the pathology of acne vulgaris. - 10/16/2024
2024-25 Flu vaccine may be less effective than 2023-24 vaccine, but still expected to significantly reduce hospitalization risk
U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) makes prediction on vaccine effectiveness based on reports of how well the vaccine is working in five South American countries. - 10/14/2024
Electronic messaging increases flu vaccine uptake in younger adults with chronic diseases
Large trial suggests that a simple, scalable and cost-efficient electronic ‘nudge’ may have substantial public health benefits. - 10/10/2024
Study examines insomnia prevalence and use of sleep aids among adults in Canada
Results show a high prevalence of insomnia in Canada and widespread use of various medications and substances to manage it. - 10/9/2024
POP QUIZ: Constella for functional constipation in children
Which statement about this new indication for Constella is false? - 10/7/2024
Bright light therapy may be beneficial for nonseasonal depressive disorders
Systematic review and meta-analysis has assessed the effectiveness of bright light therapy as an adjunctive treatment for nonseasonal depressive disorders. - 10/2/2024
Hypertension Canada seeking feedback on draft 2025 primary care hypertension guidelines
The new proposed simplified guidelines are designed to cover most situations in managing hypertension in primary care. - 10/1/2024
Constella (linaclotide) now approved for treating functional constipation in children
The medication is already indicated for managing irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
