Pharmacists in a multidisciplinary atrial fibrillation clinic
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac rhythm disturbance and increases in prevalence with advancing age. Each year, Tallaght University Hospital in Dublin assesses and admits over 400 patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack. AF is implicated as a causative factor in 33% of these cases. An AF-related stroke is more likely to be fatal, disabling and recurrent than a non-AF related stroke. The risk of AF-related stroke is greatly reduced, however, by early detection ... (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 30, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Sodium thiosulfate lowers hearing loss risk in cisplatin-treated children
Sodium thiosulfate reduces the risk of hearing loss due to cisplatin-based chemotherapy in children with hepatoblastoma, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (21 June 2018) has shown. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 19, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
New drug could reduce symptoms of gluten exposure in people with coeliac disease
A monoclonal antibody could help reduce symptoms of coeliac disease in people with the condition who are accidentally exposed to gluten, show study findings presented at Digestive Disease Week. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 19, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Raised blood pressure in middle age increases risk of dementia
Researchers have found that a systolic blood pressure of 130mmHg or above at age 50 years is associated with an increased risk of dementia. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 18, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Risk of dementia linked to level of wealth, study finds
Level of wealth in later life is associated with risk of dementia, with those with fewer financial resources at a higher risk, a new study has found. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Depression as a side effect of certain drugs needs attention, say researchers
Researchers from the United States have noted the large proportion of medicines with depression listed as a potential side effect. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 13, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Spironolactone may be effective alternative to antibiotics for adult acne in women
Researchers investigating treatment failure rates between spironolactone and oral tetracyclines have found no a significant difference, suggesting they may be equally effective. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 12, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Dupilumab helps severe asthma patients cut glucocorticoid use
Research has shown dupilumab reduces glucocorticoid use by more than 70% and the number of severe asthma exacerbations by almost 60%. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes mellitus
An overview of management options for type 1 diabetes, the types of insulin, insulin regimens and strengths available for its day-to-day management as well as how to adjust doses and the role of carbohydrate counting and blood glucose monitoring. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 10, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Popular vitamin supplements do not benefit cardiovascular health, review concludes
A review into the cardioprotective effect of vitamin supplementation has shown no benefit for the most common supplements (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 10, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Most preterm neonates receive antibiotics despite concerns over risk and benefits
Most preterm neonates receive early antibiotic therapy despite evidence that this can be unnecessary and sometimes harmful, the results of a US study show. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 9, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Risk factors for mortality, hospitalisation and imprisonment in substance misuse patients
Pharmacists should be aware of the mortality rates and adverse outcomes, including hospitalisation and imprisonment, that are rife in illicit drug users and patients on opioid substitution therapy, in order to optimise patient safety and reduce adverse outcomes. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 6, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
How genetic testing can help women with breast cancer avoid chemotherapy
By using Oncotype DX test technology, researchers behind the TAILORx trial have proven that invasive and often harmful chemotherapy needn ’t be the only option for women with breast cancer. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 5, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Alendronate may lower cardiovascular risk in hip fracture patients
Study finds a treatment for osteoporosis may reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in people with hip fractures. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 4, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Clopidogrel plus aspirin reduces stroke risk in patients with ischaemic events
The incidence of major ischaemic events is reduced in at-risk patients if clopidogrel is given alongside aspirin, study finds. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - July 4, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
