Research Roundup
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Mirtazapine for chronic insomnia in older adults: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial-the MIRAGE study Mirtazapine promotes sleep by blocking serotonin and …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effects of statins on kidney function in older adults This analysis included 18,056 participants aged ≥65 years with versus without CKD at …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of minocycline in rosacea Results from two RCTs show oral minocycline 40mg (10mg immediate-release + …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Understanding the role of sex hormones in asthma In childhood, asthma is more common in boys than girls, changing at puberty. …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacists in aged care: outcomes of a national stakeholders meeting This stakeholder meeting conducted in July 2023 identified key strategies for …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Potentially preventable medication‐related hospitalisations with cardiovascular disease of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Queensland A retrospective analysis of linked hospitalisations …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections This updated meta-analysis on vitamin D supplementation shows no statistically significant protective effect …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Metformin treatment with or without mediterranean diet for the prevention of age-related diseases in people with metabolic syndrome The Metformin and …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Metformin Treatment with or without Mediterranean Diet for the Prevention of Age-Related Diseases in People with Metabolic Syndrome The Metformin and …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Antidepressants versus placebo for generalised anxiety disorder A Cochrane review has concluded that antidepressants are more effective than placebo at improving …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ozempic v Mounjaro: what is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a second line treatment for …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Ferric carboxymaltose for anemia in late pregnancy A randomized controlled trial has demonstrated that intravenous ferric carboxymaltose effectively and safely reduces …