Cardiovascular drugs unlikely to worsen erectile dysfunction
A study of more than 2,000 men has shown that antihypertensive and statin use has a neutral effect on erectile dysfunction. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 13, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
More research needed to investigate role of vitamin D in IBS treatment
A group of researchers has concluded that, while the literature indicates a potential role, further studies are needed before vitamin D can be considered a therapeutic option for people living with irritable bowel syndrome. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 13, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Some ibuprofen users exceed daily NSAID dose limit
Research has shown that exceeding the daily dose limit for NSAIDs, which is linked to side effects such as increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, is not uncommon. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 9, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Improving medicines optimisation for care home residents: Wigan Borough CCG ’s approach
Although clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are not responsible for monitoring or regulating care homes, Wigan Borough ’s approach demonstrates that it is possible for CCG staff to work collaboratively with care home and social care teams to improve outcomes for patients. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 7, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Cannabis-derived treatment shows efficacy in rare form of epilepsy
A study of 171 patients with a rare form of epilepsy showed a median 44% decrease in the number of drop seizures, after patients took daily doses of oral cannabidiol. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 6, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Assessment and management of psoriasis in adults in primary care
Psoriasis is a complex, multifactorial, inflammatory disease associated with a significantly impaired quality of life. Around 80% of patients with plaque psoriasis have mild-to-moderate disease that is amenable to treatment in primary care, particularly through pharmacy, with topical therapies. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 6, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Repurposing drugs to treat disturbances of learning and memory in neuropsychiatric disorders
In high-income countries, such as the UK, mental health problems are among the most prevalent medical conditions. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 5, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Standardising the use of oral liquid medicines to treat tuberculosis in the UK
We are writing to highlight recent work carried out to improve the provision of anti-tuberculosis oral liquid medicines in the UK. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - March 5, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Topical gel could improve treatment of erectile dysfunction
Researchers find glyceride trinitrate gel to be an effective treatment for mild erectile dysfunction (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - February 27, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Patient perspective of a pilot pharmacist-led medicines and health education programme for mental health
Psychoeducation is the education of a person with a psychiatric disorder regarding the symptoms, treatments and prognosis of their illness[1]. There is evidence to suggest that it can improve outcomes for patients with mental health conditions (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - February 26, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Risk of oral cleft from topiramate exposure increases with dosage
Study highlights that the risk of oral clefts in infants born to mothers who took topiramate for epilepsy was higher than that for women who took topiramate for other indications. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - February 26, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Combining statins and antihypertensives boosts stroke prevention
Researchers investigated the efficacy of combined treatment in patients with a risk of cardiovascular diseases (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - February 23, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Re-analysis calls into question efficacy of anti-nausea pregnancy drug
Researchers have re-analysed individual-level data from the only trial of doxylamine-pyridoxine. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - February 19, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Smoking cessation drug linked to cardiovascular adverse events
In a study of new varenicline users, researchers found that the incidence of cardiovascular events was 34% higher during the 12-week treatment period than in the year before or after use (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - February 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Prenatal paracetamol exposure linked to language delay in girls
Study finds that girls whose mothers took paracetamol six times or more in the first trimester had a 5.9-fold greater chance of language delay. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - February 9, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
