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Just-in-case scripts a boon for respiratory infection: study

7th May 2021
Delayed antibiotic prescribing is as safe and effective as immediate antibiotics for respiratory tract infections, according…
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Professor Paul Glasziou
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Spinal cord injury

7th May 2021
People with spinal cord injuries are very complex patients to treat, as they can present with a range of clinical and psychological issues. Sensory deficits sometimes add difficulty to
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Treating heart failure cuts COPD exacerbation risk: study

5th May 2021
Failure to diagnose and treat heart failure is linked to an increased risk of acute COPD exacerbations, a large study shows…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Targeted interventions 'improve bronchiolitis care'

4th May 2021
Encouraging hospital staff to drop non-evidence-based practices for managing infant bronchiolitis works better when a…
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How do you manage a patient with heavy menstrual bleeding?

11th May 2021

Watch this useful refresher on best practice assessment and treatment
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Chronic hypercapnia: Which mask is best for home use?

21st April 2021
Patients with COPD or obesity hypoventilation syndrome who have non-invasive ventilation (NIV) at home are likely to fare…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Inhaled steroid 'speeds recovery' in mild COVID-19

21st April 2021
Treating COVID-19 patients at home with inhaled budesonide can speed their recovery, according to preliminary results from a…
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An unusual cause of cough in a binge drinker

14th April 2021
Joanna, a 49-year-old bank manager, presents with a two-day history of mild dysphagia, productive cough and fever. She also…
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