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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of antidepressants for pain in older adults A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies suggests little evidence …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Antidiabetic Medication and Asthma Attacks In this self-controlled case series and population-based cohort study of 12 702 patients with asthma, …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Persons with Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis Among participants with obesity and knee osteoarthritis with moderate-to-severe pain, treatment with …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Environmental impact of inhaled medicines This new position statement from Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand outlines strategies for mitigating …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Gabapentinoids and Risk of Hip Fracture In this case-case-time-control study including 28 293 patients hospitalized for hip fractures in Australia, gabapentinoid use …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Credentialed pharmacist-led home medicines reviews targeting treatable traits and their impact on health outcomes in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Irritable bowel syndrome: low-dose antidepressant improves symptoms Low dose of amitriptyline (10mg daily for 6 months) improves overall symptoms and abdominal …

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Inhaler device selection for people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease This article provides an overview of factors …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safe withdrawal and tapering of antidepressants This article explores the rationale for tapering antidepressants gradually, in a hyperbolic pattern and a …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news, including news on vitamin D for managing COPD, and treating hypertension in pregnancy Colchicine in Patients with Coronary Disease Who Underwent …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news What’s new in osteoporosis management? This clinical practice article provides general practice teams with guidance on fracture risk assessment and osteoporosis …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Managing chronic cough in adults in primary care Chronic cough is a common condition that can significantly impair quality of life. …