Research Roundup
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Pandora’s box: Paxlovid, prescribing, pharmacists and pandemic This editorial provides practical guidance on identifying and managing drug interactions with …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cluster headache in adults Cluster headache is characterised by attacks of very severe, unilateral headache lasting 15–180 minutes, up to eight …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Optimal use of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy The most effective intervention for stopping smoking is a combination of professional counselling and pharmacotherapy. …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Role of advanced practice pharmacists in general practice Advanced practice pharmacists working in general practice represent the next step …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Chemical analysis of fresh and aged Australian e‐cigarette liquids E‐cigarettes are increasingly popular in Australia; however, this study highlights that Australian …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy of systemic glucocorticosteroids for pain in rheumatoid arthritis Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are effective in reducing pain scores in people living …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Targeted Approach to Improve Asthma Control Using Community Pharmacists This cluster RCT was conducted across 95 Australian pharmacies over a 12 …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Medication-related hospital admissions in aged care residents In a retrospective analysis of DVA claims, nearly half of hospital admissions were preceded …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The value of domiciliary medication reviews Medication reviews are recognised as essential to tackling problematic polypharmacy. A thematic analysis of patient …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The value of domiciliary medication reviews Medication reviews are recognised as essential to tackling problematic polypharmacy. A thematic analysis of patient …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Polymyalgia rheumatica Polymyalgia rheumatica is a common inflammatory disorder that affects older patients. The condition is characterized by acute-onset bilateral shoulder …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Stopping osteoporosis medications The successful management of osteoporosis involves a long-term strategy for each patient as well as drug holidays during …