Most breastfeeding mothers take medication, but many are making decisions without good informationIn a population-based study using Manitoba prescription dispensing records, my colleagues and I found that approximately 60% of individuals took at least one prescription medication postpartum. Health Canada authorizes Moderna clinical trial for new Ebola vaccine candidateThere is no vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo type of Ebola, which has killed more than 1,700 people in Congo. New research explains what’s behind these hugely common statin side effects McMaster researchers say the next step is to block the cause of these side effects without compromising the benefits of the drug. NAPRA expands unscheduled status for certain bisacodyl 10 mg suppositories The association has finalized a recommendation removing certain low-dose bisacodyl suppositories from the National Drug Schedules. POP QUIZ: Dyanavel XR for ADHD All of the following statements about the new product Dyanavel XR (amphetamine 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg extended-release tablets) for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are true, EXCEPT for . . . POP QUIZ: Neffy for anaphylaxis All of the following statements about Neffy are true, EXCEPT for . . . B.C. gov’t urges pharmacies to keep more abortion medication in stock A recent study found one in three pharmacies in the province could not dispense mifepristone within three days of receiving a prescription. U.S. FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients The drug from Merck was OK’d on Thursday for patients with artery-clogging cholesterol that persists even after taking statins. An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows Tau is one part of a toxic duo fueling Alzheimer’s but prior attempts to develop drugs that can target the protein have failed. Remember to be extra cautious in the heat if you’re on these medications: Heart and Stroke Foundation A seasonal reminder that those taking meds for certain heart problems could be at additional risk as temperatures soar in certain parts of Canada. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
