Clinical

Multiple Sclerosis or not? MS-allied diseases and conditions to rule out

This second article in a series from a pharmacist and certified MS specialist helps explains how to differentiate this complex and often misunderstood disease from other conditions.
QUIZ: Vascular anomalies in childhood

Do you know when and how to treat hemangiomas, and when to refer?
DRUG QUIZ: Spironolactone facts

Test your knowledge of drug truths and falsehoods.
U.S. FDA grants approval for dextromethorphan–bupropion combo for depression

Rapid-onset antidepressant expected to be available in the United States later this year for treating major depressive disorder in adults.
POP QUIZ: DMARD tapering in rheumatoid arthritis

The Canadian Rheumatology Association recently released new guidance on tapering biologic DMARDs in adults with RA who are in sustained remission or have low disease activity.
'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may help heavy drinkers quit

During the eight months after their first dosing session, patients taking psilocybin did better than the other group in the study.
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5

Vaccinations for babies, toddlers and preschoolers opened in the U.S. in June after months of delay.
Update to Canadian guidelines on managing pediatric dyslipidemia

Provide an approach to the detection, evaluation and management of dyslipidemia in children and adolescents.