ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/25/2026
De-coding prescribing cascades
A case-based reflective approach to help you identify and manage potentially inappropriate prescribing cascades. - 5/24/2026
Gabapentinoids: What is the risk of drug poisoning?
A new study suggests that patients are at increased risk of drug toxicity even before treatment begins, at the start of treatment, and when combined with benzodiazepines and opioids. - 5/21/2026
What if doctors had to take a cognitive test after the age of 70?
In the U.S., some hospitals require cognitive assessments for clinicians above a certain age to renew their privileges. The figures are intriguing, but the model raises questions of validity and fairness. In Quebec, the Collège des médecins du Québec is relying on other mechanisms. - 5/21/2026
NACI update: A new tool to protect infants from RSV
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends adding clesrovimab to the arsenal of preventive measures against respiratory syncytial virus in infants and young children. This monoclonal antibody was approved by Health Canada in February 2026. - 5/21/2026
My journey back to self
I didn’t come to Canada to start over but that’s exactly what happened! - 5/21/2026
Inflammatory bowel disease: Who is most at risk of colorectal cancer?
The patient records included in the study cover more than 60 years of colorectal cancer screening. - 5/20/2026
What Canadian aid workers face in the Ebola outbreak ravaging the Congo
An outbreak of Ebola was declared in the DRC less than a week ago. It's likely already spread to 600 people and led to almost 140 deaths. - 5/19/2026
QUIZ: Optimizing the use of proton pump inhibitors
These potent acid suppressants are among the most commonly used drugs in Canada. Test your knowledge of PPI prescribing and deprescribing, according to the latest advice from Choosing Wisely Canada. - 5/19/2026
JESSICA!!!
A social media trend can show us a lot about how to communicate with young children. - 5/18/2026
The rebirth
I gained admission into Pharmacy School 25 years ago in Nigeria at the age of 17. My decision to study pharmacy had nothing to do with a deep love for drugs or humanity or anything of the sort.