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[August 10] The Danger of Imperfect Regulation: How Purdue Pharma Was Allowed to Push OxyContin
FREE EVENT Dr. Joel Lexchin will speak about how Purdue Pharma promoted OxyContin which helped trigger the opioid crisis and the wave of drug overdoses that currently plague our society. WHEN: 7:30pm Thursday, August 10, 2017 WHERE: Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 West 49 Avenue [map] Dr. Joel Lexchin is an internationally-recognized expert in pharmaceutical policy and Professor … [Read more...]
This Changed My Practice: Seeking collateral information when clinical practice guidelines deliver strong recommendations for drug therapies on the basis of a single clinical trial
Cait O’Sullivan used to be too easily persuaded about the benefits and harms of a drug therapy on the basis of single randomized controlled trial. With little practice, she learned that Cochrane review summaries and FDA advisory committee minutes can be accessed efficiently. These two resources may not address every new medication or expanded indication, but when they do, they add important … [Read more...]
[May 10] Drugs, Dinos & Dinner (“3D”)
DRUGS, DINOS & DINNER (“3D”) BRINGING BEST EVIDENCE TO CLINICIANS When: Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 Where: Dinosaur Discovery Gallery, Tumbler Ridge, BC Presenters: Tom Perry, MD (general internist / clinical pharmacologist) Aaron Tejani, PharmD (Fraser Health & Vancouver Coastal Health drug evaluation) Audience: physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, … [Read more...]
[May 4] Rational therapy for the management of hypertension
Rational therapy for the management of hypertension Presenter: Dr. Aaron M Tejani, UBC Therapeutics Initiative When: Thursday, May 4, 2017. Time: 12:00 noon. Where: Pender Health Care Centre, Vancouver By invitation only. … [Read more...]
[May 3] What’s all the huffing and puffing about: combination inhalers for COPD
Burnaby Hospital Grand Rounds: What's all the huffing and puffing about? (combination inhalers for COPD) Presenter: Dr. Aaron M Tejani, UBC Therapeutics Initiative When: Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Time: 12:00 noon Where: Burnaby General Hospital, 3935 Kincaid Street, Burnaby, BC This is an open educational event, everyone welcome! … [Read more...]
[April 19] TI Journal Pub: Canada’s New Opioid Guideline 2017
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 | 18:30-21:00 h Special “Journal Pub” Canada’s New Opioid Guideline 2017 Medical Student Alumni Centre (Hardwick Hall) 2750 Heather St. (at West 12th Avenue), Vancouver Presentation by: Dr. Jason Busse, DC, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Depts. of Anesthesia & Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact McMaster University Commentator: Pippa Hawley B. Med, … [Read more...]
28th Annual Best Science Medicine Course
28th Annual Best Science Medicine Course (formerly "The Drug Therapy Decision Making Course") is being held on Friday, April 7, 2017 and Saturday, April 8, 2017 at The Fairmont Waterfront – 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, BC. This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the British Columbia Chapter for up to 12 Mainpro+ credits. This program has … [Read more...]
[March 2] Are You Too Smart to be Influenced by Drug Company Marketing?
BC Cancer Agency Pharmacy Rounds Presents … Are You Too Smart to be Influenced by Drug Company Marketing? When: Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Where: VC – 4th Floor Boardroom (Presentation Centre) AC – Professional Staff Conference Room CN – Willow Seminar Room CSI – Shuswap FVC – Conference Room #2 VIC – Clinical Informatics Objectives: … [Read more...]
[February 23] Fraser Health Specialized Seniors Clinics Education Day
Polypharmacy reduction in geriatric patients with a focus on dementia drugs A Q & A session presented as part of the Fraser Health Specialized Seniors Clinics Education Day When: Thursday, February 23, 2017 08:15 - 09:45 Time: 08:15 - 09:45 Where: Northview Golf & Country Club, 6857-168th Street, Surrey, BC Presenters: Dr. Aaron Tejani & Dr. Tom Perry … [Read more...]
[February 21] The Clot Thickens: Do we really need VTE prophylaxis in medical patients?
CME Presentation: The Clot Thickens: Do we really need VTE prophylaxis in medical patients? Chilliwack General Hospital Grand Rounds When: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Time: 08:00-09:00 Where: ICU Conf Rm #2, Chilliwack General Hospital, Chilliwack BC Presenter: Dr. Aaron M Tejani, PharmD, UBC Therapeutics Initiative Open to anyone who wants to attend. No registration … [Read more...]
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