Research Roundup
Research Roundup
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 The long and winding road of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic disorder of autonomic regulation …
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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, …
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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 …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Tirzepatide for maintenance of bodyweight reduction in people with obesity (SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN) The SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN trial found that maintaining tirzepatide at the highest tolerated dose helped …
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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: …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Measuring blood pressure accurately Accurate blood pressure measurement is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. To obtain reliable readings, both …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Childhood and Adolescent Asthma Hospitalisations in Queensland, Australia A retrospective analysis of hospital admissions for children and adolescents in Queensland from …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Antimuscarinic medication used for the treatment of overactive bladder in women and the risk of cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease and mortality A systematic …