Research Roundup
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Sleepwalking towards more harm from asthma A new perspective article calls for changes to evidence- based approaches to care and self-management. …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Recommendations on screening for primary prevention of fragility fractures Fragility fractures are a major health concern for older adults and can …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Pharmacist-led medication review in a residential in-reach service leads to deprescribing The introduction of a pharmacist-led medication review service …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Approach to schizophrenia Schizophrenia is the most common of a group of psychotic disorders that occur in approximately 3% of the …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Comparative Effectiveness of Umeclidinium/Vilanterol versus Inhaled Corticosteroid/Long-Acting β2-Agonist in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among patients with COPD without exacerbations …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections A Cochrane review has concluded that evidence supports the use of cranberry products to reduce …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pharmacists as patient advocates This study demonstrates on-site aged care pharmacists’ diverse roles in advocating for residents and their families. Pharmacists’ …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Aspirin deprescribing in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease Current evidence and practice guidelines do not recommend aspirin for primary …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cannabis and Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in the Management of Chronic Pain and Co-Occurring Conditions These clinical practice guidelines …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Electronic cigarettes and health outcomes An umbrella and systematic review of the global evidence has concluded that E‐cigarettes can be harmful …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Vitamin D for the management of asthma This updated cochrane Review does not find evidence to support a role for vitamin …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Interprofessional collaboration within general practice teams following the inclusion of non-dispensing pharmacists This survey explored collaboration between pharmacists and health professionals …