Healthcare

Tezspire now available for add-on maintenance treatment of severe asthma
First biologic for severe asthma targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin is effective regardless of phenotype.
U.S. FDA advisers meet on racial disparities in pulse oximeters
The devices, called pulse oximeters, usually snap onto a finger and are widely used in hospitals across the globe to help guide treatment. At-home versions became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Canada releases advisory on risks of JAK inhibitors

Having previously updated the risks specified on the product monograph for one type of Janus Kinase inhibitor, Health Canada now says it can't rule out similar risks for other types.
Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wakeup call to Smith to knock off pseudo science

Rachel Notley says the pay deal shows the race is on for scarce talent in the health field and that the organizational chaos and anti-science bent of Smith's government is setting Alberta back.
The eight most important NAPRA moves of 2021

The organization's annual report for 2021, Navigating a World in Transition, covers the key moves for last year, as well as what's coming up in the rest of 2022.
Psoriasis drug reduces ‘bad fat’ in people with psoriasis

Several cardiometabolic markers also reduced.
Deciphering the food factor

The thought occurred to me the other day that I’m in danger of becoming a Red Queen—you know, needing to run faster and faster just to stay in the same spot.
Antibody treatment tested as new tool against malaria

Malaria killed more than 620,000 people in 2020 and sickened 241 million, mainly children under 5 in Africa.
Alberta college wants to give out $5 million to improve care in the province

Money earmarked for a new office since 2012 had grown to $9 million by 2020. Now the CPSA wants to use part of that to fund projects that align with its strategic plan.
Something to chew on: Study found antiseptic gum reduced exhaled SARS-CoV-2 viral load by more than 90%

Natural antiseptic ingredients appear to reduce viral load for at least two hours.

Tezspire now available for add-on maintenance treatment of severe asthma

U.S. FDA advisers meet on racial disparities in pulse oximeters

Health Canada releases advisory on risks of JAK inhibitors

Alberta NDP says B.C. doctor deal a wakeup call to Smith to knock off pseudo science

The eight most important NAPRA moves of 2021

Psoriasis drug reduces ‘bad fat’ in people with psoriasis

Deciphering the food factor

Antibody treatment tested as new tool against malaria

Alberta college wants to give out $5 million to improve care in the province

Something to chew on: Study found antiseptic gum reduced exhaled SARS-CoV-2 viral load by more than 90%