Fructose increases risk of childhood asthma, independent of obesity
A study of 1,068 mother-child pairs has shown that high fructose intake increases risk of mid-childhood asthma (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - January 18, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Cannabinoid treatment shows potential in obstructive sleep apnoea
The cannabinoid dronabinol has been shown to significantly reduce apnoea/hypopnoea index scores, but further trials are needed. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - January 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Study provides evidence for continuation of annual influenza vaccination
Evidence for the continued use of annual influenza vaccination emerges following reports suggesting it may increase susceptibility during a pandemic. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - January 15, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Longest follow-up of HPV vaccination shows enduring protection after 10 years
A 10-year follow-up of 803 sexually inactive boys and girls who received a quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine has shown promising results. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - January 12, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Dry mouth affects people with intellectual or learning disabilities, as well as older people
This letter relates to ‘Older adults at risk of medication-related dry mouth’. (Source: Clinical Pharmacist)
Source: Clinical Pharmacist - January 12, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
