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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Navigating the risk of stroke and bleeding in atrial fibrillation In Australia, atrial fibrillation (AF) contributes to almost one in 10 …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Mepolizumab to Prevent Exacerbations of COPD with an Eosinophilic Phenotype In the MATINEE trial, treatment with mepolizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Variation in the potentially inappropriate use of antipsychotic and benzodiazepine medications among individuals receiving residential medication management reviews This …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Colchicine in acute coronary syndromes A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 randomised controlled trials shows that low-dose colchicine may reduce …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Retrospective evaluation of MedsCheck and Diabetes MedsCheck service via community pharmacies This study aimed to characterise potential drug-related problems and recommendations …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Reduced treatment response to inhaled corticosteroids in current smokers with COPD Inhaled corticosteroids benefit patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacological treatment of anxiety in older adults Anxiety and its disorders are common in older adults (60 years and older). A …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Calcitonin gene-related peptide–targeted therapies for migraine Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)–targeted therapies are the first medications developed specifically for migraine prevention. CGRP …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Combination of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist and Thiazolidinedione for Mortality and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes In …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Mirtazapine for chronic insomnia in older adults: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial-the MIRAGE study Mirtazapine promotes sleep by blocking serotonin and …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effects of statins on kidney function in older adults This analysis included 18,056 participants aged ≥65 years with versus without CKD at …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of minocycline in rosacea Results from two RCTs show oral minocycline 40mg (10mg immediate-release + …