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Nicola Gale

Nicola Gale

Pharmacist, blogger, drug info enthusiast.

📍 Edmonton
Cannabinoids in Epilepsy: A New Era of Treatments
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Cannabinoids in Epilepsy: A New Era of Treatments

In a groundbreaking announcement, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel gave their unanimous recommendation in April 2018 for the approval of Epidiolex, a cannabis-derived product shown to be effective for the treatment of two forms of treatment-resistant childhood epilepsies.

  • Nicola Gale
Nicola Gale Jun 13, 2018 • 5 min read
CFTR Modulators Helping Cystic Fibrosis Patients Catch Their Breath
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CFTR Modulators Helping Cystic Fibrosis Patients Catch Their Breath

Orkambi and Kalydeco are members of a new generation of medications that are making history for people living with Cystic Fibrosis. These treatments focus on improving underlying lung function rather than simply delaying its decline...

  • Nicola Gale
Nicola Gale Sep 5, 2017 • 5 min read
New Antivirals Provide Hope for Eradication of Hepatitis C – If You Can Afford It
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New Antivirals Provide Hope for Eradication of Hepatitis C – If You Can Afford It

We’ve been lucky enough to find ourselves in the golden age of antivirals. Effective medications for the management of infectious diseases like Hepatitis C and HIV have revolutionized care. Unfortunately, promises of eradication mean nothing if the drug can’t find its way into the hands of patients.

  • Nicola Gale
Nicola Gale Aug 4, 2017 • 4 min read
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