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Challenges with the use of epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis management | Issue 5
The use of an auto-injector allows for self-administration of epinephrine, while minimizing the possibility of dosage error and reliably achieving... Read More

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Anaphylaxis in Adolescents: Addressing the barriers | Issue 4
In their desire to fit in with their peers, adolescents may not tell their friends about their condition and/or not carry their medication... Read More

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Psychological issues in anaphylaxis | Issue 3
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition requiring ongoing vigilance from both patients and their caregivers. They must learn to cope... Read More

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Food-induced Anaphylaxis | Issue 2
Food allergy is a leading cause of anaphylaxis. In a U.S. population-based incidence study, ingested foods were found to account for 33.2% of... Read More

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Anaphylaxis | Issue 1
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially fatal systemic allergic reaction occurring suddenly after an individual comes into contact... Read More

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Deciphering Clinical Trials | 3rd ed, Issue 6
Primary care providers rely on clinical trials to advise about new treatments and how they fit into the current treatment spectrum for diabetes. Read More

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Strategies for Success with Insulin | 3rd ed, Issue 5
In general, patients need to start insulin much earlier than they are in fact doing. By the time most patients are diagnosed, they have already lost..... Read More

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Nocturnal hypoglycemia – how do new basal insulins compare to older basal insulins | 3rd ed, Issue 4
Identify the lower risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia associated with this new basal insulin in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Read More

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Incretin therapies - where do they fit in the treatment continuum and when to use | 3rd ed, Issue 3
At what point in the treatment continuum should physicians start thinking about incretins? Read More

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Differentiation between GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors | 3rd Ed, Issue 2
Consider the differences between the incretin class and traditional second-line agents for the treatment of type 2 diabetes using a patient-centric... Read More

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Efficacy & effect on body weight of current incretin agents | 3rd Ed, Issue 1
Identify key effects of the various incretin agents, including A1c reduction and effect on weight. Read More

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Hypoglycemia and Type 2 Diabetes | 2nd Ed, Issue 12
Hypoglycemia is a common and potentially dangerous side effect of insulin therapy. Read More

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Early and Aggressive treatment of Type 2 Diabetes | 2nd Ed, Issue 11
Can you recognize the potential risks of diabetes even in very early stages and recommend the appropriate treatment? Read More

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Eating Out: Navigating The Choices | Issue 50
Would you have guessed that a virtuous sounding veggie sub would have the same calories as a Big Mac? Or that a caramel apple could possibly have 1000... Read More

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Holiday Weight Gain: Real or Perceived? | Issue 49
Holiday weight gain is a hot topic at this time of the year. A quick online search for "holiday weight gain" brought up 32,900,00 results ... Read More

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Canada’s New Infant Feeding Guidelines | Issue 48
This past September, Health Canada, Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and Breastfeeding Committee for Canada released a joint ... Read More

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Healthy Eating to Reduce Risks of Type 2 Diabetes | Issue 47
There is substantial evidence that lifestyle changes can effectively prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Indeed, two prominent studies... Read More

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The Summer Barbeque: Tips for Healthier Grilling | Issue 46
Aside from the fact that summer barbecues generally include copious amounts of alcoholic beverages that offer up a whole set of health issues, you may... Read More

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Nutrition Myths: Everyone Should Eat a Gluten-Free Diet | Issue 45
A gluten-free diet is medical nutrition therapy for those who need it, but what about for the rest of us? Is there a benefit to a mainstream gluten... Read More

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Nutrition Myths: The Grapefruit Diet | Issue 44
Carrying on with the nutrition myths series, this month we take a look at one of the longer-lasting "fad" diets that has been around for years... Read More

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Pain & Sleeplessness – Breaking the Cycle | Issue 7
Everyone has sleepless nights occasionally, but for patients who experience pain throughout the night, sleeplessness and pain can become a cycle... Read More

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Migraine – Helping Your Patient | Issue 6
To help patients build self-efficacy in their migraine management, encourage them to build this support team, and to use the following means to take..... Read More

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Migraine – We Need to Catch It Early | Issue 5
Despite the disabling effects of migraine headaches, they are often inadequately managed in the early stages of disease – and in the earliest... Read More

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Migraine – Getting the Diagnosis Right | Issue 4
Pain is under-managed in many countries, including Canada. To find an example, we can look to the management of migraine pain. Many Canadians... Read More

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Issues in Chronic Pain Management | Issue 3
The problem of prescription opioid misuse in society creates an important barrier to optimal chronic pain management and can lead healthcare... Read More

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Issues in Pain Management | Issue 2
One of the barriers to adequate pain management repeatedly raised at the summit is the stigmatization of chronic pain sufferers by healthcare... Read More

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The Burden of Pain in Canada | Issue 1
Pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking health care in Canada. Read More

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Ultrasound for Inflammatory Arthropathies in Canada | Issue 14
In the hands of trained professionals, ultrasound can be an invaluable tool for diagnosing and monitoring many conditions, including inflammatory... Read More

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Conference Highlights | Issue 13
The Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting was held in Ottawa from February 13 to 16, 2013. Read More

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Sustainability of Biologic DMARDs in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis | Issue 12
This brief summary will review data on discontinuation rates / sustainability of the biologic therapies, both among patients who are biologic naïve... Read More

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Targeted Biologic Therapy for B-cell-driven Autoimmune Diseases | Issue 11
This brief review will examine the role of B-cell abnormalities in the pathophysiology of autoimmune diseases and summarize the most important... Read More

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ACR / ARHP Annual Meeting 2012 | Issue 10
The various scientific sessions, poster presentations and abstracts covered new developments and recent research findings in the field of rheumatology Read More

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Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis to Target | Issue 9
Aiming at specific predefined therapeutic targets in diseases such as diabetes and hypertension has been associated with a reduced risk of organ... Read More

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Use of Biologic Monotherapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis | Issue 8
The current Canadian guidelines for the management of RA recognize the potential role of these agents by including them as an option following... Read More

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The European League Against Rheumatism Conference Update | Issue 7
EULAR is a forum for scientific, educational and social exchange between rheumatology professionals Read More

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Complicated Eczema? When to Culture | Issue 12
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) tends to be a chronic condition with repeat flares. Bacterial colonization or infection, however, can act as a trigger... Read More

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Tips for Patient Adherence | Issue 11
Most cases of bacterial conjunctivitis are self-limiting. Patient adherence to treatment can help prevent recurrence and limit spread to other... Read More

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Reasons to culture skin infections | Issue 10
Culture and sensitivity testing can help identify strains involved, and inform treatment choices based on susceptibility or resistance. Read More

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Antibiotics in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis | Issue 9
Secondary bacterial infection is common. Skin is often colonized with high numbers of Staphylococcus aureus even if not clinically infected... Read More

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Bacterial Conjunctivitis, To Treat or Not to Treat | Issue 8
Most cases of bacterial conjunctivitis are self-limiting, and in the context of concerns about bacterial resistance to antibiotics, the question... Read More

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MRSA Infection Rates in Canada | Issue 7
MRSA, a now frequent cause of community-acquired skin and soft tissue infections, has emerged as an epidemic pathogen. Read More

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Atopic Dermatitis: Improving Adherence | Issue 6
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is the most common skin complaint encountered in primary care. Careful management at home can help ease flares... Read More

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Eye Infections: When to refer | Issue 5
Often patients presenting with red eye are diagnosed with conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is a commonly seen problem in primary healthcare. It affects.... Read More

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Bacterial Resistance in Skin and Eye Infections | Issue 4
The problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics has created a significant challenge in the treatment of common skin and eye infections in primary..... Read More

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Differential Diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis | Issue 3
Tom is a full-time 19-year-old university student who plays on the university football team. He’s presenting today with an inflamed, erythematous... Read More

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Differential Diagnosis of Red Eye | Issue 2
Jim is a 38 year old office manager with no history of eye conditions. About 3 weeks ago, he was in to see you with flu-like symptoms, which passed... Read More

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