CP, January 2019, Vol 11, No 1

Neurotransmitter-affecting medicines used in pregnancy not linked to autism risk in offspring

Use of medicines targeting neurotransmitter systems during pregnancy is unlikely to influence estimates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring, the authors of a study published in JAMA Psychiatry have concluded.…

First-year statin discontinuation and non-adherence common in older adults

A substantial proportion of older people who begin taking statins do not take them as intended, according to an Australian study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.…

ACEIs linked to increased risk of lung cancer

An observational study of almost one million people suggests a link between angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and an increased risk of lung cancer.…

Cannabinoids have limited impact on MS symptoms

Following a systematic review and meta-analysis researchers have concluded that cannabinoids have limited therapeutic effect on symptoms of multiple sclerosis…

Raised urate levels more strongly linked to genetics than diet, study finds

Diet contributes much less towards the development of high serum urate levels than genetic factors, study results reported in The BMJ suggest.…

Triple therapy cuts exacerbations in COPD regardless of baseline reversibility

Triple therapy reduces the number of moderate-to-severe exacerbations in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a study presented at the CHEST annual meeting has shown.…

Weight loss drug reduces risk of diabetes in overweight and obese people

Taking lorcaserin and making lifestyle changes can help prevent diabetes in people who are overweight or obese, study findings indicate.…

Low-dose aspirin cuts ovarian cancer risk

Use of low-dose aspirin is associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, results from a cohort study show.…