Overuse of oral corticosteroids is common among Canadian patients with severe asthmaFrequent or prolonged OCS use can pose substantial health risks, but there are other options for severe asthma. Omalizumab in the treatment of asthma: a long-term studyFirst report to assess asthma control upon medication discontinuation in a large cohort of adult and pediatric patients. New treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus gains FDA approval SLE is the most common form of lupus which affects up to 300,000 people in the U.S., and more than one in every thousand people in Canada. Read the June 2021 issue of Tech Talk The June 2021 issue of Tech Talk is available now. Here's a list of the articles in this edition, including links to articles and the issue as a PDF OCS updates guidelines on post-consumer returns of controlled substances Health Canada’s Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) has updated its requirements for post-consumer returns containing controlled substances. Optimal level of oral corticosteroids for asthma as close to zero as possible, expert says The optimal level of oral corticosteroids (OCS) for asthma should be as close to zero as possible, according to one of Canada’s top asthma doctors. New e-portal to report loss/theft of controlled substances Dr. Tim Holland installed as president of Doctors Nova Scotia 'It’s important to me to make sure nobody gets left out of healthcare, whether they are refugees, first nations people or end-of-life patients seeking Medical Assistance in Dying' Techs play role in destroying narcotics Tech Refresher: Techs play role in destroying narcotics How pharmacy assistants and technicians can provide valuable assistance to pharmacists. 1 2 Next Last
