Prescription patterns of ranitidine, nizatidine, famotidine, and cimetidine in Canada
Ranitidine is a widely used medication in Canada, both by prescription and over the counter. A known potential human carcinogenic agent, N nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), was
Sitagliptin versus intermediate-acting insulin for type 2 diabetes
Query 11-04b: What is the comparative effectiveness and safety of sitagliptin and NPH insulin for the management of type 2 diabetes not controlled by metformin
Effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis effective at preventing iGAS in persons exposed to iGAS cases
Infection by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci, GAS) can cause a wide range of syndromes and invasive GAS (iGAS) infection causes significant morbidity and mortality
Safety and effectiveness of influenza vaccine during pregnancy
Low rates of influenza vaccination during pregnancy continue despite efficacy in preventing influenza infection in infants. Health care providers may be hesitant to suggest the
Comparativeness effectiveness of influenza vaccines in elderly persons
This project aimed to provide real-world evidence on the comparative effectiveness of influenza vaccines in seniors using MarketScan® databases. This retrospective cohort study compared the effectiveness
Cough and cold products containing opioids: prescribing and patient utilization patterns in the pediatric population
High levels of prescription opioid use in Canada is cause for concern. Many cough and cold prescription products contain codeine, hydrocodone or normethadone and are