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Debbie Rigby outlines the latest research news and developments Antidepressants in adolescence In adolescence, antidepressants are second-line treatment options after psychological therapy for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. A concern …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Oral antivirals for mild–moderate COVID‑19: a panacea or a logistical and clinical conundrum? Multiple therapeutic options for COVID-19 are …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Risks and burdens of incident diabetes in long COVID A large US cohort study has found a 40% increased risk of …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Community pharmacist-led interventions to optimise the use of antibiotics A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of 17 studies suggests some positive …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Psychotropic medication deprescribing in residential aged care facilities In this exploratory study of the knowledge and attitudes of family members of …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Impact of P-glycoprotein and/or CYP3A4-interacting drugs on effectiveness and safety of NOACs in patients with atrial fibrillation A meta-analysis of 15 …
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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 …