ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/15/2024
Overuse of oral corticosteroids is common among Canadian patients with severe asthma
Frequent or prolonged OCS use can pose substantial health risks, but there are other options for severe asthma. - 10/10/2024
How the health of your gut microbiome can affect your skin
There is increasing clinical evidence linking changes in the composition of the gut microbiome to the development of various skin diseases. - 10/10/2024
Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus: Are we losing sight of overall health? Here’s what the science says
While these treatments hold promise, there are limitations and cautions to be considered. - 10/10/2024
Ozempic: GLP-1 analogues may reduce the risk of several obesity-related cancers
In addition to their effects on type 2 diabetes, weight loss and colorectal cancer risk, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor analogues may also act on nine other obesity-related cancers, reports a new study. - 10/8/2024
No, doctors cannot ask for tips or gratuity under any circumstances
After numerous patient reports of prompts to tip, the Collège des médecins du Québec is reminding its members of the ban on such practice. - 10/6/2024
Quebec GP org wants to correct the ‘negative and devaluing’ portrait of family medicine
The Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens has unveiled new data on family medicine in Quebec and calls on the government to use them to “stop devaluing” the practice. - 10/1/2024
Semaglutide: First generic announced for 2026 in Canada
Canadian company Sandoz is set to launch the very first generic semaglutide in 2026, making this costly treatment more accessible, possibly raising other issues. - 10/1/2024
OPQ president hails Bill 67 ‘an extraordinary step forward’
After applauding the advances made possible by the future law, the Order of Pharmacists of Quebec turned its attention to the question of specialization of pharmacists holding a master's degree. - 10/1/2024
New guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic constipation
These guidelines from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons are aimed primarily at gastroenterologists and family physicians. - 9/25/2024
Precipitous withdrawal? Research shows risk is low with buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder
Fears of severe reaction to the drug have prevented some providers from prescribing it, but appear to be unwarranted.