‘Alarming’ Overuse of Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma Patients
A Canadian study found that 72% of patients with uncontrolled severe asthma were not on available biologic therapy, and 40% had four or more oral corticosteroid courses.
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‘Alarming’ Overuse of Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma Patients
A Canadian study found that 72% of patients with uncontrolled severe asthma were not on available biologic therapy, and 40% had four or more oral corticosteroid courses.
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Quitting Smoking Yields Quick Health Wins at Any Age
Stopping smoking at any age was associated with longer survival, and even those who quit for less than three years gained up to six years in life expectancy.
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Canada Approves Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine
The vaccine was approved for older adults and infants through maternal immunization.
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Health Canada OKs Ivacaftor for Cystic Fibrosis Patients Down to 2 Months
Health Canada granted market authorization for the expanded use of ivacaftor to treat cystic fibrosis in certain children ages 2 months and older.
Read MoreHealth Canada OKs Trikafta for Younger Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Health Canada granted market authorization for the expanded use of Trikafta to include children with cystic fibrosis ages 2-5 years who have at least one copy of the F508del mutation in the CFTR gene.
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Depression Soared for Older COPD Adults During the Pandemic
Older adults with COPD had a heightened risk of depression during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new longitudinal study.
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COPD Hospitalizations Spike, Especially for Women and Younger People
Annual hospital admissions for COPD in Canada increased 69% since 2002, especially in females and people under age 65, according to new research.
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Canada to Require Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes
Canada will soon require that health warnings be printed directly on individual cigarettes, becoming the first country to take this approach.
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Breas Medical, McArthur Medical Sales Sign Canadian Distribution Agreement
McArthur Medical Sales will distribute the Breas Medical Vivo 1-2-3 family of bilevel devices and accessories in Canada, according to a joint press release.
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