Updated Canadian guidelines recommend Shingrix as preferred herpes zoster vaccine in most situationsAlso suggest offering Shingrix to those 50 years or older previously vaccinated with Zostavax New concussion guidelines for children could change practices around the world Pharmacists not doing enough therapeutic checks: OCP Two checks are required regardless of the status the prescription New Canadian recommendations for managing acute stroke including in pregnancy Revised best practice recommendations for acute stroke care, as well as a new consensus statement for acute stroke management during pregnancy Correction notice: July issue, Travel Health column CORRECTION: Travel Health column on Traveller’s diarrhea – Pharmacy Practice + Business, July 2018 New Canadian guidelines for treatment of Clostridium difficile infection Provide recommendations for the management of initial and recurrent episodes New Canadian guideline for deprescribing benzodiazepines, zopiclone and zolpidem Provides guidance on when and how to safely taper and stop benzodiazepine receptor agonists being used for insomnia Updated guidelines for care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities Emphasize periodic preventive health assessments, health action plans and systematic assessment of 'behaviours that challenge' 2018 Canadian diabetes guidelines now available from Diabetes Canada Fully update the previous version of the guidelines published in 2013 Hypertension Canada issues 2018 Canadian hypertension guidelines Includes info on diagnosis, assessment, prevention and treatment in adults and children First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
