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Café Scientifique "Polypharmacy: Are we overmedicating older Canadians?" (Oct 29, 2018)

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Channel: University of Manitoba · 2018 · Education

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Medication plays an important role in managing disease. But what happens when it’s being overused? Nearly two-thirds of Canadians 65 years of age and older are receiving five or more different prescription drugs, which can increase the risk of side effects and interactions, leading to patient burden, morbidity and hospitalizations. Learn about the latest research on the use of medication and potential harm, while we discuss how research can drive advancement of clinical knowledge and improve patient care of older adults.

Moderator: 
Dr. I fan Kuo, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

Panelists:
Dr. Silvia Alessi-Severini, Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Dr. Jamie Falk, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy; Family Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Dr. Christine Leong, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy; Psychiatry, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba; Clinical Pharmacist, Family Medical Centre


About Café Scientifique
The University of Manitoba Café Scientifiques bring together experts with non-researchers (you, me, neighbours and friends) in a relaxed atmosphere (wherever you are joining us from virtually!), to learn about their research and the questions it raises. Cafés are scheduled throughout the academic year, on a weeknight, and encompass topics that reflect the breadth of research underway at the UM. They are hosted and organized by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International).
https://umanitoba.ca/research/cafe-scientifique

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