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from the CNSF, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) and the University of Toronto 26 March 2024 Have you treated patients with Immunoglobulin (Ig) in Canada? You are being invited to participate in this research study funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to develop an understanding of clinician experiences using Ig therapy in practice, document challenges and opportunities for these therapies, and explore clinician knowledge of how Ig is allocated and distributed in the Canadian healthcare system. This study was approved by the Research Ethics Boards at both the University of Toronto and Canadian Blood Services. Immunoglobulin Physician Study Outreach Spring / Summer 2024 |
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from the CNSF and Canadian Blood Services (CBS) 15 June 2023 IVIG Donation Challenge The CNSF is participating at the policy level with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) to address priorities around IVIG supply and distribution. There is a rising use of IVIG as an immune therapy for multiple neurological diseases, both adult and pediatric. Giving plasma (for IVIG) is a way for each of us to directly give back and get involved in the care of our patients. We want the CSNF members to BE THE SOLUTION, meet the Challenge! practicing physicians VS residents/students/fellows/affiliate society members
CBS Plasma Toolkit - Become a plasma donor
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from the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada’s Clinical Research Network (CRN) 21 June 2023 Survey to gather antimicrobial prescribing practices in adults in acute care settings Recently, a global call to action to reduce inappropriate antimicrobial use was made because of the growing concern of emerging antimicrobial resistance and lack of new drugs to treat drug-resistant infections. Inappropriate antibiotic use is common and an important driver of antibiotic resistance. However, a variety of factors contribute to the difficulty in using antibiotics appropriately. Because of the diversity of influencing factors on prescriber behavior, successful hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are multifaceted with an emphasis on prospective audit and feedback (PAF) interventions, a recommended strategy to assist clinicians in optimizing antimicrobial use. In order to study which interventions may be effective stewardship interventions, baseline prescribing practices need to be studied first. As such, a group of investigators created a survey to gather antimicrobial prescribing practices in adults in acute care settings. We are interested in your management and choice of antibiotic in a selection of clinical scenarios. We invite all clinicians, medical students, post graduate trainees, attending MDs, nurse practitioners, pharmacists etc. whose practice may involve reviewing microbiology result reports and use these to inform patient management and antibiotic selection to complete the survey. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes. By completing the survey, you are consenting to participate in the study. Your responses are for research purposes only and your participation in voluntary. There are no risks associated with participating in this study. This study has been funded by the St. Michael’s Hospital AFP Innovation Fund, who has no role in the study design or analysis. To participate in the survey, please CLICK HERE |
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from HEALTH CANADA - Proactive Risk Management Projects / Projets de gestion proactive des risques (HC/SC) 02 December 2022 Raising Awareness – Avoiding Unauthorized Health Products Online (presentation materials) Sensibilisation – Éviter les produits de santé non autorisés en ligne (matériel de présentation) The presentation slides can be reviewed by health care professionals at their convenience. Health care professionals are also encouraged to put the handout up at their office or disseminate physical or electronic copies to their clients/patients. The handout speaks to the risks of buying health products online and avoiding unauthorized health products. It also summarizes a list of resources on Health Canada’s webpages. |
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from the CNSF Advocacy Committee 06 June 2022 The CNSF is contacting you urgently with respect to an immediate and ongoing shortage of intravenous iodinated contrast (radio-contrast media) in Canada. |
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from the Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE) 16 April 2021 Oxcarbazepine Shortage Communication The Canadian League Against Epilepsy is currently working with Health Canada’s Drug Shortages Unit to determine the impact of Apotex and JAMP’s extended shortage on Oxcarbazepine supply. |
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from the Canadian Stroke Consortium (CSC) 8 May 2021 What should we do as neurologists? Disseminate this information to your trainees, and neurology colleagues to spread awareness with respect to recognizing this entity and the distinct treatment strategy for this condition. |
