Jul 16, 2020
The association between azithromycin and adverse cardiovascular events has prompted researchers in the United States to undertake a large community-based cohort study for further investigation. To compare the short-term risk of cardiovascular death and sudden cardiac...
Jul 16, 2020
During pregnancy, antidepressants are commonly discontinued to minimise the likelihood and impact of adverse outcomes associated with prenatal exposure to medications. This has been studied extensively, however the evidence for adverse pregnancy and child outcomes...
Jul 10, 2020
Not many studies have directly examined the role of medication-related factors in psychiatric readmissions. Researchers from the USA sought to assess the impact of the medication regimen complexity index (MRCI) score in association with psychiatric hospital...
Jul 10, 2020
Gabapentinoids (including gabapentin and pregabalin) are effective for some cases of neuropathic pain, but are increasingly associated with patient safety issues including misuse, and diversion. There is concern about drug-related deaths (DRDs) connected to...
Jul 9, 2020
It would come as no surprise to any clinician that the long-term use of oral corticosteroids is associated with many serious adverse effects. Researchers in the Taiwan have examined the risks conferred by brief oral steroid bursts (≤14 days). Gastrointestinal (GI)...
