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 — …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Non-antibiotic interventions to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women  An overview of 27 systematic reviews has found evidence for cranberry and …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safer use of short-acting beta2-agonist Overuse of SABAs negatively affects asthma outcomes. Interviews with 21 Australian adults identified three response themes: …