Lu-Ann Murdoch
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 8/16/2021
Be alert for dermatologic conditions related to COVID-19
Skin conditions may be directly related to COVID-19, or indirectly related due to use of personal protective equipment and frequent sanitization. - 8/12/2021
Drug News—August 2021
A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories - 8/11/2021
Incidence of total joint arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis declines in biologics era
BC study finds significant reductions in total hip and knee replacements after introduction of biologics in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. - 8/9/2021
Which immunizations should patients with inflammatory bowel disease receive?
Canadian Association of Gastroenterology issues clinical practice guidelines for use of live and inactivated vaccines in adults and children with IBD. - 8/4/2021
Third monoclonal antibody approved for treating mild/moderate COVID-19 in high-risk outpatients
Health Canada grants Interim Order authorization for GSK’s single-dose monoclonal antibody, sotrovimab, for adults and adolescents. - 8/3/2021
Pop quiz: Corticosteroid-induced adrenal suppression in children
Test your knowledge of the latest statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society - 7/28/2021
Helping patients with asthma during wildfire season
Asthma Canada issues tips to minimize risk from smoke exposure due to wildfires. - 7/22/2021
Nextstellis: new monophasic combined oral contraceptive coming soon
First combined oral contraceptive to contain the estrogen, estetrol, instead of ethinyl estradiol. - 7/14/2021
How to minimize corticosteroid-induced adrenal suppression in children
Clinicians should be aware of symptoms, risk factors and potential strategies to reduce risks. - 7/14/2021
Pop quiz: Myocarditis/pericarditis and COVID-19 vaccines
In the most recent (July 2, 2021) update of the Canadian recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) added information about the very rare occurrence of myocarditis/pericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination.
