Vincent Vuong, PharmD

Medicine Pharmacist at @THP_Hospital l Knowledge Mobilization at @Deprescribing l @UWPharmacy Rx2017 Alumni

[Lisa McCarthy (she/her) 🇨🇦 @pharmacist_lisa]

Wondering "gaba-why?" See this impt @paula_span article with @DeprescribeUS's @MikeSteinman + @matthew_growdon discussing gabapentin's 📈 + role in #prescribingcascades

TAKE 🏡 POINTS:
1) Ask gaba-why before starting
2) Think #deprescribing if already onboard 🚢

@DrEmilyMcD

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Want access to #Deprescribing at your fingertips? 👉 📱

Scoping review examines & evaluates 6 helpful #deprescribing mobile apps available to you now:
https://t.co/c21P0j5VCy

Used our own IAM Medical Guidelines app? Stay tuned for a survey coming to your inbox soon! 📥

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Read about our latest systematic review to inform an evidence-based diuretic #deprescribing guideline!

Stopping diuretics could be safe for some patients, but there is a need for higher quality evidence 📖

@BritJClinPharm
@NDeprescribing

https://t.co/kLDvllG07i

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

🚨 Just Released 🚨

Read up on "A Path to Improving Medication Appropriateness in Canada"

A report including recommendations on implementing a pan-Canadian strategy for appropriate use together w/ @CDA_AMC & @GovCanHealth 🇨🇦

https://t.co/EmJQhLfVVz

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Do thoughts of statin #deprescribing keep you up at night? 🤔

Our team did a deep dive on the evidence around statin discontinuation in our systematic review published today in @AGSJournal

Check it out https://t.co/WfJG8QUQkt

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Hot off the press!!! Check out our Summer 2024 https://t.co/fCotMgdsIk Newsletter! 📰

Keep updated with latest #deprescribing developments, activities & publications. We've been on the move! 🌍
https://t.co/NYKmqlmxy3

Subscribe here:
https://t.co/3KOn2YzR9X

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Ever consider #deprescribing #antihypertensive drugs in older adults?

Explore the evidence, benefits, and risks of #deprescribing these drugs in this helpful article from the @AustPrescriber 📖

https://t.co/aiWwfiPKup

@Reeve_Research
@DanijelaGnjidic
@AiliLangford

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Check out our updated #Deprescribing Guidelines Channel on Version 2.0 of the IAM Medical Guidelines Mobile App!

Updated in June 2024, the app will have a new look & feel + updated links/resources:

https://t.co/Ksgl7i8wS3

Any issues?
Contact [email protected]

[The Lancet Haematology @TheLancetHaem]

"Ferritin reference intervals are at high risk of bias" #anaemia #irondeficiency

The origin of ferritin reference intervals: a systematic review https://t.co/QpYp1EbOv6

[ISMP Canada @ISMPCanada]

Check out the new guide from our good friends @deprescribing to engage LTC residents, families, and caregivers in shared medication decision-making conversations.

#PurposefulPartners

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

#Deprescribing is featured in the New York Times!

https://t.co/Xqeak8N4Fw

Great to see #polypharmacy and prescribing cascades discussed - check out the comments for some very real examples!

See https://t.co/ELGDbrJ8Ze for more helpful resources

Spread the word!

@nytimes

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Join us on April 19 at the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Professional Practice Conference in Niagara Falls!

Learn about the latest and greatest in #deprescribing, & sustainable pharmacy/prescribing 🌎 through interactive patient cases!

#CSHP_PPC
#PAM2024
@cascades_en

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Qualitative study reveals different perceptions of the risks of opioids between patients & care providers:
https://t.co/2kduiZLZPU

Visit our #Deprescribing Guideline Repository to find helpful guidelines to stop #opioids when the harms exceed benefits:
https://t.co/Es8IaIXv3U

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Discover our latest tool to help #LTC residents, families, and caregivers find out:
-Who they can reach out to for any medication-related questions
-What is a med review? How often should they be done?

2 page PDF available at:
https://t.co/9ZBYlAohmd

@CLRI_LTC
@bruyerecare

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

PPIs are frequently started in the ICU.

A growing # of studies show PPI continuation without a documented indication after leaving the ICU.

Excellent editorial from @CritCareMed highlighting potential harms:
https://t.co/HbBUzztFnA

@SCCM

Check out:
https://t.co/sx1AFeDwZd

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Thank you @CLRI_LTC for providing us with a platform to promote #deprescribing & shared-decision making conversations with carers in LTC!

Optimizing medications is a TEAM effort! 👊

Check out:
https://t.co/4tmjDAfrS4

@RPhVince @pharmacist_lisa
@FamCouncils_ONT @CaregiverON

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Great talk @wadddee summarizing the current evidence for #statin #deprescribing!

A decision to stop a statin should be individualized, and take into account the patient's values and preferences, health status, and available evidence.

@Drug_Evidence
https://t.co/XYXgDTmzwA

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Interested in learning more about #Deprescribing? Want to connect w/ colleagues in the field?

Find us on LinkedIn at:
https://t.co/OdqrO27Uer

This month we are celebrating 1000+ LinkedIn followers since our page launched!

Invite your friends! Let's grow our community!🌳

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Our latest Winter 2024 Newsletter is out!
https://t.co/WYt8Hyq6Pr

Join our mailing list at https://t.co/66Q8IL24OP to stay updated!

If you have experience with disseminating and implementing #deprescribing guidelines, please complete this survey: https://t.co/u1XUZHJBwB

[deprescribing.org @deprescribing]

Announcing the Deprescribing Guidelines Repository (DEPOT)!

Find global 🌎#deprescribing guidelines (published or in progress) & connect with other developers!

Guideline developers: Submit your guideline to DEPOT using our Submission Form:
https://t.co/XYXgDTmzwA