COPD
Triple therapy for COPD superior: study
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown triple therapy better reduces moderate/severe exacerbations compared with dual therapy Results from the IMPACT study, one of the …
One in six in study had undiagnosed COPD
A new study involving current and former heavy smokers suggests that COPD is being systematically misdiagnosed The researchers, from Monash University, set out to review the accuracy of diagnoses of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news A narrative review of the safety concerns of deprescribing in older adults and strategies to mitigate potential harms This …
Clinical tips: COPD
Pharmacists can be key in not only identifying and managing COPD, but preventing it too, write Jarrod and Carlene McMaugh COPD is a term used to describe a group of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Aging and extrapulmonary effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease People with COPD experience a decline in functional status including …
Happy World Pharmacists’ Day!
It’s World Pharmacists’ Day, and Australia’s pharmacy organisations are celebrating Marked worldwide on Monday 25 September 2017, the theme of this year’s day is “From research to healthcare: Your pharmacist …
Breathe well
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a leading cause of death in Australia and yet half of all people with the condition don’t even know they have it This presents a …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Aging and extrapulmonary effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease People with COPD experience a decline in functional status including …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Lower Risk of Heart Failure and Death in Patients Initiated on SGLT-2 Inhibitors Versus Other Glucose-Lowering Drugs: The CVD-REAL …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs and the risk of hip fracture There is strong evidence that both BNZ and Z-drugs are associated with an …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news The associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and the risk of total fracture and hip fracture In this meta-analysis …
75% Aussie adults don’t want protection from pneumonia
That’s despite being informed of the disease’s serious and potentially fatal complications Tuesday 16 May is Know Pneumonia Day, hosted by Lung Foundation Australia. Pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening lung infection …