Painkiller link to childhood asthma unlikely to be causal, researchers say
A previously reported association between analgesic use in pregnancy and childhood asthma is likely to result from confounding factors, researchers have concluded. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 15, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Beta interferons improve survival in people with MS
Beta interferons improve survival in patients with relapsing-onset multiple sclerosis when used for at least three years, research has shown. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 12, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Study finds gender differences in reporting adverse drug reactions
Women are more likely to report adverse drug reactions to certain drugs than men, research published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology has shown. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 11, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Statins may be linked with type 2 diabetes risk in prospective study
Use of statins may be associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a prospective study has found. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Statins linked with diabetes risk in prospective study
Statin use is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a prospective study has found. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Pharmacists can play a vital role in the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and can help improve outcomes and the burden of disease. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Dasotraline shows potential for improving ADHD symptom severity
A novel treatment has been found to be effective in improving symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, such as attention and hyperactivity. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 4, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Antidepressants in the treatment of major depression: a changing landscape for clinical decision making
With publication of the update to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence depression guideline postponed until late 2019, this article aims to examine the findings of the Cipriani et al. meta-analysis in the wider context of the management of depression in the UK. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 2, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
HRT linked to increased Alzheimer ’s disease risk in women
Hormone replacement therapy is associated with a small but significantly increased risk of Alzheimer ’s disease, research published in The BMJ has found (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - April 1, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Cannabis use in adolescence linked to depression in young adulthood
Adolescent cannabis users are over three times more likely to attempt suicide in young adulthood, according to the authors of a review published in JAMA Psychiatry. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 29, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
How to develop a doctor –pharmacist consensus on escalating medicine-related problems in hospitalised older adults
Pharmacists may be unsure how to, or who should, take action to address inappropriate polypharmacy in the hospital setting, but agreeing guidance with doctors can speed up care. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 29, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Barriers to developing the clinical pharmacist in general practice
On 26 July 2018, the University of Nottingham published its independent evaluation report, the ‘Clinical pharmacists in general practice: pilot scheme’. The report highlighted ... (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 26, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Treat UTIs early in older adults 'to minimise sepsis risk'
Delaying or withholding antibiotics in older adults with urinary tract infections is associated with an increased risk of bloodstream infection and all-cause mortality, research published in The BMJ has shown. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 20, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Aspirin increases bleeding risk in patients receiving warfarin
Compared with patients taking warfarin monotherapy, those taking aspirin and warfarin were at a higher risk of a bleeding event but the rate of thrombotic events was similar. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Lessons for better use of community pharmacy in primary care
Policymakers have, for some time, recognised the importance of community pharmacy in optimising patient-centred care and reducing GPs ’ workload through extended service delivery. However, awareness and use of such services among patients and members of the public remain low (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
