Antidepressants linked with increased risk of VTE Depression and use of antidepressants are each associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, a study has revealed. Although the mechanism underlying these associations is not yet understood.…
No significant difference between LAMAs and LABAs in treating persistent asthma, research finds Data from 15 randomised trials show that while long-acting muscarinic antagonists reduced exacerbation risk by a third, there was no significant improvement compared with long-acting beta-agonists.…
Evidence for prenatal vitamin D supplementation too weak to make recommendations A review of data from 43 trials suggests that prenatal vitamin D has positive neonatal outcomes, but the current evidence base does not cover all aspects of outcomes and safety…
Gastric acid drugs linked to increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection Meta-analysis of studies suggest that patients who receive gastric acid drugs may be at increased risk for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.…
Team interventions improve adherence to lipid-lowering medication Pharmacist-led interventions and patient education are better at improving adherence to lipid-lowering drugs than other types of intervention, such as electronic or telephone reminders, study results show.…
Anti-inflammatory drugs show no clinically significant effect in back pain, study suggests Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) seem to offer no real benefit over placebo in relieving back pain, a systematic review suggests.…
Anti-inflammatory drugs could treat symptoms of depression Anti-cytokine drugs typically prescribed to treat inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, can also improve symptoms of depression, according to new research.…
Pharmacist-led medication reviews reduce drug-related readmissions Medication reviews carried out by hospital pharmacists can reduce drug-related readmissions and emergency department visits but the evidence behind these services is of poor quality, according to a study.…
Hidden trial data may pose threat to patient well-being, researchers say Drug side effects often remain unreported in published articles based on clinical trial findings, a systematic review has revealed.…
Vitamin D reduces the rate of severe asthma attacks Vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks by over a third, a systematic review has found. …
