Michael Boivin
@commpharm.bsky.social
Pharmacist and CHE Developer. Proud Canadian with an interest in learning about every clinical topic. Special focus in Endocrinology, immunology (vaccines), obesity, CVD, rheumatology, and travel medicine.
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No need to wait until September: We’ve identified the causes of autism and even some of the environmental chemicals interacting with autism genes involved early fetal neurodevelopment during pregnancy
April 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
No need to wait until September: We’ve identified the causes of autism and even some of the environmental chemicals interacting with autism genes involved early fetal neurodevelopment during pregnancy
New Acute Migraine Management Guidelines:
- Triptans combined with NSAIDs (e.g., sumatriptan + naproxen) offer the highest net benefit
- Triptan + acetaminophen is also beneficial.
- Monotherapies are effective, but less so than combination therapy.
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
- Triptans combined with NSAIDs (e.g., sumatriptan + naproxen) offer the highest net benefit
- Triptan + acetaminophen is also beneficial.
- Monotherapies are effective, but less so than combination therapy.
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
April 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
New Acute Migraine Management Guidelines:
- Triptans combined with NSAIDs (e.g., sumatriptan + naproxen) offer the highest net benefit
- Triptan + acetaminophen is also beneficial.
- Monotherapies are effective, but less so than combination therapy.
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
- Triptans combined with NSAIDs (e.g., sumatriptan + naproxen) offer the highest net benefit
- Triptan + acetaminophen is also beneficial.
- Monotherapies are effective, but less so than combination therapy.
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
Great review from JAMA on Iron deficiency in Adults. Great topic with very little CHE on the topic. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Iron Deficiency in Adults
This narrative review examines the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with absolute iron deficiency without anemia and iron-deficiency anemia.
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April 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Great review from JAMA on Iron deficiency in Adults. Great topic with very little CHE on the topic. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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#CardiacRehab #ESCPrev2025 #CVprev
Smoking Cessation key component but how do we do it correctly?
Study used Motivational Intervention had better cessation rates 🆚 control group
✨ NNT=4
✨ ⬇️ ASCVD events
Such an important study of what we can do in CR!
@escardio.bsky.social
Smoking Cessation key component but how do we do it correctly?
Study used Motivational Intervention had better cessation rates 🆚 control group
✨ NNT=4
✨ ⬇️ ASCVD events
Such an important study of what we can do in CR!
@escardio.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
#CardiacRehab #ESCPrev2025 #CVprev
Smoking Cessation key component but how do we do it correctly?
Study used Motivational Intervention had better cessation rates 🆚 control group
✨ NNT=4
✨ ⬇️ ASCVD events
Such an important study of what we can do in CR!
@escardio.bsky.social
Smoking Cessation key component but how do we do it correctly?
Study used Motivational Intervention had better cessation rates 🆚 control group
✨ NNT=4
✨ ⬇️ ASCVD events
Such an important study of what we can do in CR!
@escardio.bsky.social
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How do GLP-1 drugs affect cognitive and mental health disorders? A comprehensive review www.nature.com/articles/s44...
February 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
How do GLP-1 drugs affect cognitive and mental health disorders? A comprehensive review www.nature.com/articles/s44...
New Liver disease review on MetALD. Nice review if you are interested in metabolic and alcohol-related liver disease
MetALD: Clinical aspects, pathophysiology and treatment - JHEP Reports www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...
MetALD: Clinical aspects, pathophysiology and treatment - JHEP Reports www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...
MetALD: Clinical aspects, pathophysiology and treatment
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and alcohol-related
liver disease (ALD) are the most prevalent causes of chronic liver disease worldwide.
Both conditions have many pat...
www.jhep-reports.eu
February 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
New Liver disease review on MetALD. Nice review if you are interested in metabolic and alcohol-related liver disease
MetALD: Clinical aspects, pathophysiology and treatment - JHEP Reports www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...
MetALD: Clinical aspects, pathophysiology and treatment - JHEP Reports www.jhep-reports.eu/article/S258...
Assessment and management of frailty in individuals living with dementia: expert recommendations for clinical practice - The Lancet Healthy Longevity www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #frailty #dementia
Assessment and management of frailty in individuals living with dementia: expert recommendations for clinical practice
Frailty complicates the care of individuals with dementia, increasing their vulnerability
to adverse outcomes. This Personal View presents expert recommendations for managing
frailty in individuals wi...
www.thelancet.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Assessment and management of frailty in individuals living with dementia: expert recommendations for clinical practice - The Lancet Healthy Longevity www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #frailty #dementia
Psoriatic Arthritis and comorbidity management - Quick review of expert care of patients with PsA.
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Enhancing current guidance for psoriatic arthritis and its comorbidities: recommendations from an expert consensus panel
AbstractObjectives. The existing guidelines for PsA cover many aspects of management. Some gaps remain relating to routine practice application. An expert
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January 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Psoriatic Arthritis and comorbidity management - Quick review of expert care of patients with PsA.
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New Rheumatology guideline on Sjogren Disease - Wicked condition for affected patients, for my specialty colleagues, worth a quick read.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:26 PM
New Rheumatology guideline on Sjogren Disease - Wicked condition for affected patients, for my specialty colleagues, worth a quick read.
academic.oup.com/rheumatology...
academic.oup.com/rheumatology...
MASLD pharmacotherapy review - If you are interested in learning more about the new treatments for MASLD, MASH and fibrosis, there is a great review at:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#MASLD, #NAFLD, #MASH
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#MASLD, #NAFLD, #MASH
New advances in novel pharmacotherapeutic candidates for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) between 2022 and 2024 - Acta Pharmacologica Sinica
Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - New advances in novel pharmacotherapeutic candidates for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) between 2022 and 2024
www.nature.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
MASLD pharmacotherapy review - If you are interested in learning more about the new treatments for MASLD, MASH and fibrosis, there is a great review at:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#MASLD, #NAFLD, #MASH
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#MASLD, #NAFLD, #MASH
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Redefining obesity. It is time.
📏BMI is NOT a direct measure of fat
📏BMI does NOT establish the distribution of fat
📏BMI cannot determine with excess fat is a health problem
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Lancet Commission
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📏BMI is NOT a direct measure of fat
📏BMI does NOT establish the distribution of fat
📏BMI cannot determine with excess fat is a health problem
@thelancet.bsky.social
Lancet Commission
📎 www.thelancet.com/commissions/...
January 15, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Redefining obesity. It is time.
📏BMI is NOT a direct measure of fat
📏BMI does NOT establish the distribution of fat
📏BMI cannot determine with excess fat is a health problem
@thelancet.bsky.social
Lancet Commission
📎 www.thelancet.com/commissions/...
📏BMI is NOT a direct measure of fat
📏BMI does NOT establish the distribution of fat
📏BMI cannot determine with excess fat is a health problem
@thelancet.bsky.social
Lancet Commission
📎 www.thelancet.com/commissions/...
New diabetes in pregnancy study of oral antihyperglycemic agents vs. insulin. Insulin is still king when looking at large for gestational age measurement.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Oral Glucose-Lowering Agents vs Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
This randomized clinical trial assesses whether treatment with oral metformin with added glyburide, if needed, is noninferior to insulin for prevention of large-for-gestational-age infants among pregn...
jamanetwork.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
New diabetes in pregnancy study of oral antihyperglycemic agents vs. insulin. Insulin is still king when looking at large for gestational age measurement.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Physical activity and weight loss - Common question at this time of year. Moderate weight loss for aerobic exercise. Key findings:
- Each 30-minute increase in weekly aerobic exercise leads to measurable reductions in weight, waist circumference, and body fat.
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- Each 30-minute increase in weekly aerobic exercise leads to measurable reductions in weight, waist circumference, and body fat.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
January 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Physical activity and weight loss - Common question at this time of year. Moderate weight loss for aerobic exercise. Key findings:
- Each 30-minute increase in weekly aerobic exercise leads to measurable reductions in weight, waist circumference, and body fat.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
- Each 30-minute increase in weekly aerobic exercise leads to measurable reductions in weight, waist circumference, and body fat.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
COPD Non-Pharm Recommendations - Nice review of infection prevention, nutrition, physical activity and smoking cessation. Commonly missed with these patients. hashtag#COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Lifestyle Impact : International Journal of Preventive Medicine
ronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) combines chronic bronchitis (airway inflammation) and emphysema (air sac destruction) caused by prolonged exposure to irritants, and poor lifestyle choices l...
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January 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
COPD Non-Pharm Recommendations - Nice review of infection prevention, nutrition, physical activity and smoking cessation. Commonly missed with these patients. hashtag#COPD
journals.lww.com/ijom/fulltex...
New Alzheimer's Disease Guideline - 19 recommendations for clinicians. Includes recommendations for primary care clinicians as well. #Alzheimer's #guideline
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The Alzheimer's Association clinical practice guideline for the Diagnostic Evaluation, Testing, Counseling, and Disclosure of Suspected Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (DETeCD‐ADRD): Executi...
US clinical practice guidelines for the diagnostic evaluation of cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) or a related dementia (ADRD) are two decades old. This evidence-based guideline .....
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:19 PM
New Alzheimer's Disease Guideline - 19 recommendations for clinicians. Includes recommendations for primary care clinicians as well. #Alzheimer's #guideline
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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While immunocompromised individuals had a heterogeneous antibody response to RSV vaccines, those who received the adjuvanted RSVPreF3-AS01 vaccine showed better neutralization.
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December 30, 2024 at 6:25 PM
While immunocompromised individuals had a heterogeneous antibody response to RSV vaccines, those who received the adjuvanted RSVPreF3-AS01 vaccine showed better neutralization.
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E-cigarettes are likely safer than combustible tobacco, but not safe. Increasing evidence of harm. This article reviews the CVD risk with e-cigarettes. #smokingCessation #tobacco
www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/fu...
www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/fu...
E-cigarettes and arterial health: A review of the link between vaping and atherosclerosis progression
E-cigarettes and arterial health: A review of the link between vaping and atherosclerosis progression
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December 30, 2024 at 2:23 PM
E-cigarettes are likely safer than combustible tobacco, but not safe. Increasing evidence of harm. This article reviews the CVD risk with e-cigarettes. #smokingCessation #tobacco
www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/fu...
www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/fu...
E-cigarettes and oral health - Although safer than combustible tobacco, there are risks with e-cigarette use. Increased periodontal disease, dental caries, oral mucosal lesions and teeth staining. #e-cigarettes
doi.org/10.3390/dj12...
doi.org/10.3390/dj12...
The Impact of E-Cigarettes on Oral Health—A Narrative Review
Background/Objectives: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are commonly used by former smokers as an alternative product to conventional cigarettes and also by young adults and adolescents to deliver...
doi.org
December 28, 2024 at 4:47 PM
E-cigarettes and oral health - Although safer than combustible tobacco, there are risks with e-cigarette use. Increased periodontal disease, dental caries, oral mucosal lesions and teeth staining. #e-cigarettes
doi.org/10.3390/dj12...
doi.org/10.3390/dj12...
Managing GLP-1 RA GI-related adverse effects - Common question, new review. Some new tips for your patients. #diabetes, #obesity, #GLP-1RA
www.dovepress.com/dietary-reco...
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December 28, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Managing GLP-1 RA GI-related adverse effects - Common question, new review. Some new tips for your patients. #diabetes, #obesity, #GLP-1RA
www.dovepress.com/dietary-reco...
www.dovepress.com/dietary-reco...
Pediatric influenza vaccine effectiveness Study - We know that 6 months to 5 years is a high-risk group of influenza-related complications. The vaccine reduced the risk of ED visits, noncritical and critical influenza by about 50%. Really supports use in this group.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
December 28, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Pediatric influenza vaccine effectiveness Study - We know that 6 months to 5 years is a high-risk group of influenza-related complications. The vaccine reduced the risk of ED visits, noncritical and critical influenza by about 50%. Really supports use in this group.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
New Long COVID Data - MMWR published today that 1 in 5 Adults experiencing long COVID had major limitations on their ability to perform daily functions. In this survey 6.4% of US adults were reporting they had long COVID when surveyed.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
Notes from the Field: Long COVID and Significant Long...
This report describes adults with Long COVID and reported limitations performing daily activities.
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December 19, 2024 at 6:21 PM
New Long COVID Data - MMWR published today that 1 in 5 Adults experiencing long COVID had major limitations on their ability to perform daily functions. In this survey 6.4% of US adults were reporting they had long COVID when surveyed.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
December 18, 2024 at 6:29 PM
The Role of Primary Care in Achieving Life’s Essential 8: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
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The Role of Primary Care in Achieving Life’s Essential 8: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
To reduce morbidity and mortality rates of cardiovascular disease, an urgent need
exists to improve cardiovascular health among US adults. In 2022, the American Heart
Association issued Life’s Essenti...
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December 18, 2024 at 6:22 PM
The Role of Primary Care in Achieving Life’s Essential 8: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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Just a reminder that iron deficiency is incredibly common
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
And reference intervals are garbage.
Join us at 2pm today #ASH24 in SDCC room 11 #ChoosingFairly to learn how you can work to change that!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
And reference intervals are garbage.
Join us at 2pm today #ASH24 in SDCC room 11 #ChoosingFairly to learn how you can work to change that!
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
jamanetwork.com
December 7, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Just a reminder that iron deficiency is incredibly common
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
And reference intervals are garbage.
Join us at 2pm today #ASH24 in SDCC room 11 #ChoosingFairly to learn how you can work to change that!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
And reference intervals are garbage.
Join us at 2pm today #ASH24 in SDCC room 11 #ChoosingFairly to learn how you can work to change that!
Reposted by Michael Boivin
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV).
This JAMA Patient Page describes genital herpes and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
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This JAMA Patient Page describes genital herpes and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV).
This JAMA Patient Page describes genital herpes and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
ja.ma/498JfLi
This JAMA Patient Page describes genital herpes and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
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