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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Update on Asthma–COPD Overlap Clinical features of asthma and COPD may represent around 25% of patients with COPD and …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects The aim of this review is to discuss the …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Integration of non-dispensing pharmacists into primary healthcare services This umbrella review and narrative synthesis suggest that the integration of …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Drugs in secondary stroke prevention Aspirin, clopidogrel, or a combination of aspirin with dipyridamole are first-line options for secondary …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The Role of the Pharmacist in the Care of Patients with Chronic Pain Pharmacists across the healthcare continuum are well positioned …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Management of chronic neuropathic pain in primary care A systematic review of 67 RCTs concluded that there is moderate certainty of …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Colchicine and the heart Clinical trials have demonstrated the benefits of colchicine in a range of cardiovascular conditions. Colchicine may reduce …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Chronic Pain In a US-based survey of 253 adults, most participants expressed a positive …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Inhaled budesonide in the treatment of early COVID-19 (STOIC) A randomised controlled trial (Steroids in COVID-19; STOIC) of inhaled …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Inhaled budesonide for COVID-19 in people at higher risk of adverse outcomes in the community Interim analyses from the PRINCIPLE trial …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of paracetamol for pain relief This overview of systematic reviews concluded that evidence regarding the effectiveness …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Advise non-pharmacological therapy as first line treatment for chronic insomnia Guidelines recommend non-pharmacological approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy, as …