CPhA is thrilled to share with you the latest additions and updates in CPS.

Content updates

Major updates

The following content has been extensively updated and reviewed by 2 external peer reviewers:

• Acute Rhinosinusitis (sinusitis): Added new discussion on differentiating viral vs bacterial infection, plus talking points to use when patients request antibiotics, and a link to Public Health Ontario’s infographic on use of antibiotics for sinusitis; added new drug table showing all drugs used for supportive/symptomatic care (e.g., analgesics, decongestants); added new figure illustrating the sinus cavities; aligns with Choosing Wisely Canada’s Ten tests and treatments to question in pediatric otolaryngology, which has been added to the Suggested Readings.
• Dressings: Aligns with new 2025 guidelines from Wounds Canada; added new table outlining characteristics of an ideal dressing; added new comprehensive table on protective dressings, including 12 types of dressings with examples, materials, characteristics, uses, precautions and wear time.
• Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant-Cell Arteritis: Expanded introductory information on epidemiology and course of illness, added Imaging Tests under Investigations; additional guidance on tapering corticosteroids and prevention of corticosteroid toxicity; new information on emerging/potential biologic therapies.

Minor updates

The following content has been reviewed to ensure that it is current:

• Viral Rhinitis (common cold): Similar to sinusitis (above), added new drug table for supportive/symptomatic treatment; added link to the new patient infographic created for flu, Common Cold and Influenza – What You Need to Know.
• Contraception: Natural Family Planning and Barrier Methods: This chapter is now the “home” for basic information on the menstrual cycle and other chapters (such as pregnancy and fertility testing) will link to here; new information on apps for contraception and fertility awareness.
• Teething: Added reference to new study that did not show an association between insomnia and teething.
• Common Anemias: Added new iron formulation.
• Routine Childhood Vaccinations: Annual update of available products.
• Parkinson Disease: Added information on continuous subcutaneous infusion option for levodopa.
• Chronic Kidney Disease: Routine review.

Drug monographs

The following drug monographs were recently added:

• Jornay PM: Central Nervous System Stimulant.

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