GPs fear patients will give up on meds as shortages hit 300 drugs
RACGP president Dr Karen Price says she has already heard anecdotal reports of compliance issues as people struggle to get their scripts filled.
Fresh alert over first-generation antihistamines in kids
Adverse events have quadrupled despite stronger labels warning not to use the drugs for coughs, colds and sleep issues: TGA.
Anaethetists warn against nitrous oxide during labour
The inhaled drug has no real clinical benefit, but has a sizeable environmental impact, says updated ANZCA guidance.
Long-term use of some anti-anxiety meds may ‘rewire brain’
An Australian research model suggests that chronic use of benzodiazepines may accelerate dementia.
Do probiotics prevent antibiotic-related diarrhoea in kids?
A small Polish study shows they reduce the overall risk of a child developing diarrhoea during treatment by 12% - down from 32% to 20%.
Warning over adverse PPI effect that can lead to seizure: case
A Canadian doctor has shared the case of a patient who developed severe electrolyte imbalance after being continuously prescribed the drugs.
Cannabis products with high THC levels ‘cut chronic pain’
The relief is short term, however, and must be weighed against adverse events, including sedation.
Psoriasis linked to higher risk of NAFLD
Doctors will need to be aware of the finding when prescribing treatments for the condition, the authors say.
More than just low mood and appetite
Anne, an 85-year-old nursing home resident, is reviewed by her GP, at the request of nursing home staff. She has had anorexia and low mood…
Oral steroids on discharge cut risk of long COVID death: study
Patients with the highest levels of CRP a year after hospitalisation for COVID-19 had a 61% higher chance of death, find US researchers.
