Drugs

Can nutriceuticals help fight acne?

Study suggests some may help reduce the number of lesions.
Want people to quit smoking? Cover the meds: CMAJ commentary

At the very least, provinces should remove the time limits on smoking cessation medications covered under drug benefit programs, the authors wrote.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of obesity management

Canadian healthcare professionals are leaders in improving the treatment of obesity. See how much you know about the latest Obesity Canada guidelines.
Amoxicillin preferred for acute sinusitis in children

Either amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate will clear infection, but the former is less likely to result in side-effects or antimicrobial resistance.
Women who take the pill are less likely to be depressed: study

A new study of thousands of U.S. women shows that the prevalence of major depression is lower among those taking the birth control pill.
Prescribing safer alternatives to potentially deadly street drugs saved lives: B.C. study

Those given a four-day or longer prescription cut their risk of death by 89%.
Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

The novel experiment was a first attempt in just three patients.
New online healthcare professional handbook on biosimilar biologic drugs

It provides evidence-based information to inform and educate healthcare professionals on the regulation and scientific basis for the authorization of biosimilars by Health Canada.

Why I launched a pharmacogenomics learning program