Mike Boivin

Pharmacist, medical writer and CME planner

[Andrea D. Furlan MD PhD PM&R @adfurlan]

We are hiring a part-time pharmacist to work at our pain clinic.
Please share with anyone who might want to appply to this exciting job.

Here is the posting: https://t.co/xQQWb1bnHq

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

@grahamcmackenzi @PharmacyNS So well deserved, my friend. Congrats!!

[Kevin Fernando @drkevinfernando]

Topline results for oral #semaglutide #CVOT #SOUL announced today by @novonordisk

🎯14% RRR in 3-point #MACE with oral #semaglutide cf. placebo on top of standard of care in people with #T2D & established #CVD and/or #CKD

Full results due 2025

[Health Canada and PHAC @GovCanHealth]

Discover the signs of a concussion, when to suspect it, how to treat it and access a suite of concussion management resources in the latest Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport led by Parachute : https://t.co/suaImJYQ8K

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

International Study on Secondary CVD Prevention - Shows that there are huge gaps in the controlling of CV risk factors in people with CAD. Did not include North American countries but I feel comfortable that it would likely be similar here. https://t.co/cwMtDueZET

[Scott Isaacs @scottisaacsmd]

Semaglutide significantly reduces the risk of all-cause mortality and COVID-19–related deaths.
https://t.co/gXm06h8WE9

[Daniel J Drucker @DanielJDrucker]

Among 4,052 adolescents with #obesity who initiated treatment with a GLP1RA, a 33% lower risk of suicidal ideation or attempts after at least 12 months & at up to 3 years of follow-up was observed relative to propensity matched controls @JAMAPediatrics https://t.co/RXhloSf0Gx

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

New study to increase influenza vaccine uptake - Electronically delivered letter increased influenza vaccine uptake by 10-14% of people with chronic conditions. Simple intervention and maybe can be replicated for other crucial vaccines.

https://t.co/sFFYh4gsmF

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

Practice and development of male contraception: European Academy of Andrology and American Society of Andrology guidelines - Wang - 2024 - Andrology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/G1Eednjlqf

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

Estimated Long-Term Benefits of Finerenone in Heart Failure https://t.co/dluvYyITpC

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

Lack of antiviral use in older adults at highest risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. Those who used it had a lower incidence of severe outcomes.

https://t.co/Ao8m4lnnJn

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

The ABCs of JAKis: A Clinician's Guide to Safety and Monitoring of the Systemic JAK Inhibitors - JDDonline - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology https://t.co/TOkuBzdSne

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

Can incidental physical activity offset the deleterious associations of sedentary behaviour with major adverse cardiovascular events? Yes. https://t.co/f3eGeKcTrs

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

New article on SGLT2i in CKD. Lots of recommendations for patients. https://t.co/eydhJ6kYiY

[Pharmacy U @PharmacyU]

Test your OTC knowledge! Join @CommPharm's session at #PharmacyU Vancouver on Saturday, November 2nd and compete against your peers for the title of OTC Master Mind.

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/kRxXCvaTtV

#pharmacy

[Dr. John Cush @RheumNow]

JAMA Patient Education Page - Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis accounts for more than 1 million US clinic visits per year. People at risk include obesity, jobs w/ prolonged standing https://t.co/uijbcbQ0sz

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

2023 EULAR recommendations for the management of fatigue in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases https://t.co/p4HeCrzbUQ

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

Optimising the Diagnosis of Adult Coeliac Disease: Current Evidence and Future Directions | British Journal of Hospital Medicine https://t.co/NuZzAvkdUq

[Mike Boivin @CommPharm]

@PharmacistMama @AndrewTabner I use mentimeter. I upload my presentation to the mentimeter website and run the presentation in a browser. it doesn’t allow for animation but works perfectly in person or during a webinar. Cost me just over $100 us pretty year. I present enough to make it worth it.

[Pharmacy U @PharmacyU]

Unsure of what to recommend, how to tailor smoking cessation therapy or answer common therapy questions? Join @CommPharm's session at #PharmacyU Vancouver on Saturday, November 2.

Learn more: ➡️ https://t.co/lquUAd2TIm

#pharmacy