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The Therapeutics Initiative is pleased to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of our team, Dr. Siyana Kurteva. Dr. Kurteva is an epidemiologist focused on generating observa
When challenged by complex cases involving people taking too many medications, we may ask: Can I stop any of these? Which should I stop first? Do I need to taper this drug? If so,
In an online article published on September 12, 2023 in UBC CPD’s ‘This Changed My Practice‘ series, Dr. Jill Norris (biography and disclosures) and Dr. Jessica O
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RePORT Thyroid survey invitation British Columbia (BC) healthcare workers, have you ordered a thyroid test or thyroid replacement recently? Literature and experts suggest that thyr
The association between hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and skin cancer remains controversial. A team of investigators from the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies (C
On September 5, 2019, British Columbia announced a new policy to switch from originator to biosimilar infliximab for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Subsequently,
The results of many clinical trials are not publicly reported, or reported only after a long delay. Why? Dr. Richard Morrow explored the views of trial participants, scientists, an
From the clinicians who brought you the highly acclaimed Best Science Medicine Course; Meds Conference; BS Medicine Podcast; Practical Evidence for Informed Practice (PEIP) Confere
The inaugural live Deprescribing Webinar took place on February 8, 2023. Scroll down to view the video recording. The next Deprescribing Webinar is scheduled for April 19, 2023. &#