Author: Jenny Lu

26 Mar

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All TreatGx users now have access to the updated treatment algorithms for Depression, Heart Failure - Fluid Retention, Chronic Pain - Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Hyperlipidemia.  Depression  In light of its recent approval in Canada and the US, esketamine nasal spray (Spravato) has been added to the Depression Augmentation/Adjunctive therapy options. Highlights include:  Approved by Health Canada for adjunctive use with an SSRI or...

03 Mar

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All TreatGx users now have access to the updated treatment algorithms for Atrial Fibrillation – Anticoagulation and Anxiety – Social Anxiety Disorder. Atrial Fibrillation – Anticoagulation The updated atrial fibrillation anticoagulation algorithm provides a streamlined approach to medication options when initiating or switching between anticoagulants. Switching instructions have been updated...

23 Feb

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GenXys, a health tech company focused on pharmacogenetic enhanced prescribing automation software, is pleased to announce that it has closed an oversubscribed seed round at $3 million. Led by Green Shield Canada, (GSC), with key investors including TELUS Ventures, Esplanade Ventures, Nimbus Synergies, and the...

29 Jan

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We spoke to Erik Abel, former Director of Clinical Transformation, Highmark Health about his experiences in making system-level changes in healthcare and how well-designed clinical decision support systems (CDSS) can fit into that change. He started out in pharmacy as a specialist in cardiac surgery...

29 Jan

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All TreatGx users now have access to the updated treatment algorithms for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and H. pylori Eradication. The GERD algorithm provides pharmacotherapy options for adults with mild/intermittent or moderate-severe GERD symptoms, and treatment options for pregnancy. The H. pylori Eradication algorithm provides pharmacotherapy options for adults...

29 Jan

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All TreatGx users now have access to the updated treatment algorithm for Atrial Fibrillation – Rate Control. The updated Rate Control algorithm provides personalized medication treatment options for each patient based on whether they have certain cardiovascular comorbidities , including those with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, or hypertension. This algorithm continues to provide...

11 Jan

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All TreatGx users now have access to the updated algorithms for Chronic Gout and Prevention of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID)-Induced Gastrotoxicity.  Chronic Gout:  This comprehensive update incorporates information from the most recent clinical guidelines and literature, including updates from the American College of Rheumatology [1], BMJ Best Practice [2], and the European League Against Rheumatism [3].   New information about pharmacogenetic testing for select populations before starting...