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A guide to health economic evaluations

WebEconomic evaluations are important in healthcare because they help to inform decisions on allocating resources within cash-limited systems.[1][1],[2][2] Such evaluations are …

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Understanding qualitative research in health care Drug and

WebQualitative studies are often used to research phenomena that are difficult to quantify numerically.1,2 These may include concepts, feelings, opinions, interpretations and …

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Absolute and relative benefits of statins Drug and Therapeutics …

WebContext. A high blood level of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The use of statins to reduce LDL-C is recommended in …

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Managing drugs with anticholinergic activity Drug and …

WebOver the past two decades, considerable data have emerged on an association between drugs with anticholinergic activity and serious adverse effects in older people. Well …

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Continuity of care: good for patients, good for prescribing

WebEvidence that continuity of care improves important health outcomes has been building over the last three decades, strengthening in quality and reliability in the last few years. …

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How do your patients use their medicines at home and why is it

WebMedication safety is a hot topic around the world but tends to focus on what professionals believe about prescribing, supply and safe administration of medicines.1 Historically, less …

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Semaglutide: a new drug for the treatment of obesity

WebSemaglutide ( Ozempic solution for injection, Rybelsus tablets—Novo Nordisk) was initially granted market authorisation for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as an adjunct to diet …

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Medication safety in primary care—from measurement to action

WebIntroduction. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised the burden of harm from medicines as a global patient safety challenge in 2017 with medication errors estimated …

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Home blood pressure monitoring: what does the evidence say

WebIntroduction. Hypertension affects 25% of the global population and is a major preventable cause of premature disability and mortality. 1 Importantly, symptoms are usually absent …

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Vitamin supplementation in pregnancy Drug and Therapeutics …

WebEnsuring that a woman is well-nourished, both before and during pregnancy, is crucial for the health of the woman and that of the unborn child.1 Maternal deficiency in key …

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Intravenous vitamin injections: where is the evidence

WebThe body needs small daily quantities of vitamins and minerals, which are usually obtained from the diet. Intravenous vitamins are used for a few serious medical conditions (eg, …

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Non-medical prescribing Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin

WebIn the UK, the Medicines Act 1968 limited the legal right to prescribe medicines to doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeons.[1][1] Nearly 40 years later, non-medical prescribing, …

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Use of an app to change dietary behaviour for IBS Drug and

WebOverview of: Carbone F, Van den Houte K, Besard L, et al . Diet or medication in primary care patients with IBS: the DOMINO study – a randomised trial supported by the Belgian …

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Toxocarosis in humans: how much of a problem is it in the UK

WebAs an example of a One-Health problem there is a potential conflict between the needs of animal health, human health and the health of the wider ecosystem. Also, considering …

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Safety update: hyoscine hydrobromide patches and serious

WebContext. In the 12 months to May 2023, 110 000 prescriptions for hyoscine transdermal patches were dispensed in England.2 Hyoscine hydrobromide 1.5 mg patches are …

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Effect of self-monitoring blood pressure in pregnancy

WebOverview of: Tucker KL, Mort S, Yu LM, et al . Effect of self-monitoring of blood pressure on diagnosis of hypertension during higher-risk pregnancy: the BUMP 1 randomized clinical …

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ADHD medication shortages: more than just a supply issue

WebIn September 2023, NHS England issued a national safety alert in response to shortages of methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine and guanfacine. This followed on from supply …

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Bremelanotide and flibanserin for low sexual desire in women: the

WebThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two drugs for ‘hypoactive sexual desire disorder’ in women, flibanserin (Addyi) in 2015 and bremelanotide (Vyleesi) in …

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