vitamin D
Vitamin D: what is it, and why is it important?
Back to Basics with Peter Carroll The aim of this series of articles is to revisit and discuss some fundamental pharmacological, physiological and therapeutic concepts with the overall objective of …
The synergism between calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K2 for healthy bones and cardiovascular system
The synergistic action of calcium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 is essential for maintaining both optimal bone mineral density and cardiovascular health. Pharmacist Brett MacFarlane explains why. By Dr Brett …
Vitamin D supplementation: an overview
This article aims to outline the causes of vitamin D deficiency, identify at-risk populations, and provide updates on dosage recommendations for supplementation. By Zaheeda Patel BPharm, AACPA, MACP Learning Objectives …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Cardiovascular Outcomes Across Various Patient Populations This meta-analysis of 13 trials assessed the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors …
Research Roundup
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 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 Dual antiplatelet therapy duration after percutaneous coronary intervention in high bleeding risk A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to investigate …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Management of motor and nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson disease Parkinson disease (PD) presents a challenging array of motor and nonmotor symptoms. …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Clinical Impact of medication reviews with follow-up in cardiovascular older patients in primary care This cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted in …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Intravenous ferric derisomaltose in patients with heart failure and iron deficiency in the UK (IRONMAN) For patients with heart …
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Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Beta-blocker therapy in patients with COPD Beta-blockers are associated with reduced mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease but are …
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Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Provision of a comprehensive medicines review is associated with lower mortality risk for residents of aged care facilities Analysis of RMMRs …