Drugs

World's first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says
Insulin icodec, which will be sold under the brand name Awiqli, is the first once-a-week basal insulin injection in the world and it will be available across the country starting June 30.
Safety of combining PDE5 inhibitors and nitrates
Some studies have demonstrated lower mortality with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor treatment for erectile dysfunction in men with stable coronary artery disease, compared with no treatment.

POP QUIZ: Abrysvo for RSV prevention

Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Abrysvo (RSV stabilized prefusion F subunit vaccine), is now available in Canada. Which statement about Abrysvo is false?
Five tips for keeping pediatric patients safe in community practice

Evidence suggests that errors in pediatric prescriptions are three times more likely to cause harm compared to those related to adults.
GLP-1 agonists and suicidality

Cases of suicidality have been reported among patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists for diabetes and/or obesity.
Does melatonin have any effect on the development or progression of AMD?

Study examines the association between melatonin supplementation and the risk of the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration.
Does long-term use of low-dose ASA affect the incidence or progression of AMD?

Study examines whether low-dose daily acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) prevents the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Psychedelic drug MDMA faces questions as U.S. FDA considers approval for PTSD

In their assessment, FDA scientists said that patients who received MDMA and talk therapy showed ‘rapid, clinically meaningful, durable improvements in their PTSD symptoms.’
New prescribing rules for narcotics and controlled substances in Manitoba

Prescription transfers between pharmacies are now permitted.
This is your brain on belief: How you feel about a drug may influence its effects on your brain

Participants’ beliefs about the strength of nicotine they consumed influenced their brain activity, the study showed.

World's first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

Safety of combining PDE5 inhibitors and nitrates

POP QUIZ: Abrysvo for RSV prevention

Five tips for keeping pediatric patients safe in community practice

GLP-1 agonists and suicidality

Does melatonin have any effect on the development or progression of AMD?

Does long-term use of low-dose ASA affect the incidence or progression of AMD?

Psychedelic drug MDMA faces questions as U.S. FDA considers approval for PTSD

New prescribing rules for narcotics and controlled substances in Manitoba

This is your brain on belief: How you feel about a drug may influence its effects on your brain