Guidelines

Canadian Paediatric Society releases position statement on transgender and gender-diverse youth
“Gender-affirming care must be upheld as a standard of care for transgender and gender-diverse youth,” the statement stays, and providers should create an affirming approach to routine healthcare for all youth.
Guidelines propose new way to define ‘death’
Beyond providing a harmonized definition of death, guidelines present updated criteria for determining death in the event of devastating brain injury or circulatory arrest.

New U.S. guidelines on the pharmacologic management of chronic idiopathic constipation

Provide a comprehensive outline of the various OTC and prescription agents available for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
Canadian clinical practice recommendations for cannabis use for chronic pain

Guidelines are designed to promote appropriate use of cannabinoid-based medicines for the management of chronic pain and concurrent conditions.
Updated U.S. guidelines for treatment of osteoporosis or low bone mass

American College of Physicians has updated its recommendations for the pharmacologic treatment of primary osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults.
Updated international guidelines now available for HIV treatment and prevention

Provide current recommendations for HIV treatment and prevention in adults, and discuss important comorbidities and coinfections in people with HIV.
How to expand pharmacists' role in treating non-communicable diseases

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has released a new tool for the management of non-communicable diseases: The regulatory self-assessment and development tool for transforming pharmacy practice.
Tailor antimicrobials to patients’ clinical presentation and risk factors in cases of sepsis

Article from Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists highlights sepsis guideline updates that impact pharmacists.
Which treatment is most effective for diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

Study examines the efficacy of three monotherapies and three combination therapies for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Rising cases of congenital syphilis in Quebec

Concern for pregnant women as province experiences its highest annual rate of disease in 30 years.

Canadian Paediatric Society releases position statement on transgender and gender-diverse youth

Guidelines propose new way to define ‘death’

New U.S. guidelines on the pharmacologic management of chronic idiopathic constipation

Canadian clinical practice recommendations for cannabis use for chronic pain

Updated U.S. guidelines for treatment of osteoporosis or low bone mass

Updated international guidelines now available for HIV treatment and prevention

How to expand pharmacists' role in treating non-communicable diseases

Tailor antimicrobials to patients’ clinical presentation and risk factors in cases of sepsis

Which treatment is most effective for diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

Rising cases of congenital syphilis in Quebec

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