GPs need ‘reliable’ discharge summary system, concludes inquest
An elderly patient's GP was left unaware that she had been prescribed both metoprolol and verapamil while hospitalised, says NSW coroner.
Tag: Medication
IV ketamine staves off suicide in the short term: study
New placebo-controlled trial shows two infusions a day apart leads to full remission in more patients at day three.
Placebos may lessen abdo pain in kids
The children and their parents knew the drug was a placebo, but they still had lower pain scores: US study.
Patient death prompts warning for acne treatment minocycline
The TGA has asked GPs to monitor patients prescribed the antibiotic with FBCs.
Doctor facing suspension after fiance dies in ‘home hospital’
The “meek” anaesthetist treated the obstetrics registrar against his better judgement because he didn’t want to rock their relationship, find…
How drug safety warnings are bypassing GPs
Communication of adverse events fails to achieve cut-through, researchers have found.
Oral glucocorticoids plus NOACs ‘nearly doubles GI bleeding risk’
The combination of drugs is common and there is a dose-response relationship, researchers say.
Prescribing changes ‘crucial’ to manage tocilizumab shortage
The biologic has become scarce worldwide because of its use for COVID-19, the manufacturer says.
Could your patient have postpancreatitis diabetes mellitus?
The condition is often misdiagnosed, leading to inappropriate management, endocrinologists say.
Cancer drug ‘may slow’ course of type-1 diabetes
Imatinib appears to increase the glucose sensitivity of beta cells, according to results of a small trial.
