warn prescribers NOT to use codeine in kids after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy

April 2013

Please see Health Canada's June 2013 recommendation to avoid codeine in all children Experts continue to warn prescribers NOT to use codeine in kids after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. ...

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Dyslipidemia more focus on including patients in treatment decisions in the updated Canadian dyslipidemia guidelines
Headache overuse of headache meds for just a few months can actually make their headaches worse
Cardiology new beta-blocker called Bystolic (buy-STOL-ic)
Diabetes a possible increase in acute pancreatitis risk with gliptins (Januvia, etc) and GLP-1 agonists (Byetta, etc)
Pediatrics limiting antibiotics in kids with acute otitis media
Pediatrics warn prescribers NOT to use codeine in kids after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy
Anticoagulants whether it's okay to use the new oral anticoagulants (Pradaxa, Xarelto, Eliquis) for "off-label" indications
NSAIDs kidney risks of NSAIDs
Cardiology ACE inhibitors help reduce SYMPTOMS of peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Constipation Many myths about constipation lead to inappropriate treatment
Calcium more negative press about calcium supplements