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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 …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of low-dose colchicine in patients with coronary disease A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials indicates that …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Multiple short courses of corticosteroids in children Short courses of oral steroids (less than two weeks) in children are very unlikely …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Vitamin D Supplementation on Incident Atrial Fibrillation Supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty acids and/or …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Medication review interventions to reduce hospital readmissions in older people A network meta‐analysis on 25 studies shows medication review in combination …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Are glucosamine and chondroitin natural remedies for osteoarthritis? Evidence from systematic reviews of glucosamine 15000mg/day and chondroitin 800-1200mg/day do not find …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Complementary medicine use by community‐dwelling older Australians Research data shows nearly three-quarters of older Australians reported using complementary medicines either daily …