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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Impacts of vaping on children and young people This systematic review identified that vaping has significant short and medium-term adverse health …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Interventions to optimize medication management in older adults In this umbrella review of systematic reviews, pharmacist-led and multidisciplinary medication reviews showed …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Management and long-term serum urate control in gout Gout is a common chronic inflammatory disease associated with significant clinical and cardiovascular …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Gastroparesis Gastroparesis is a condition of delayed gastric emptying in the absence of gastric outlet obstruction. The most common cause of gastroparesis …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Optimising paediatric asthma care: a stepwise strategy Well‑controlled paediatric asthma means minimal reliever use, full activity and no night symptoms — …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ibuprofen vs. paracetamol for acute mild-to-moderate pain management This systematic review and meta-analysis of safety with a focus in children and …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest news in research Constipation in infants and children: a practical approach to managing withholding Constipation can present with infrequent or painful stools, …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Otitis externa Otitis externa affects as many as 10% of people in their lifetime. Patients typically present with acute otalgia, pruritus, …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of an Oral Complementary Medicine Combination for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis The ATLAS trial found that a 12‑week complementary‑medicine combination was …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness among older adults Vaccines administered in autumn and winter 2025 to 2026 in Europe showed approximately 55% effectiveness against …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of gut–brain interaction characterised by recurrent abdominal …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Deprescribing medications for older people: practical guidance for primary care This article provides practical guidance on identifying and managing inappropriate polypharmacy, …