SGTL2 inhibitors and surgery – think carefully

Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (“gliflozins”) are being used increasingly for the management of of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Acting by promoting urinary glucose excretion, the drugs have been approved as a safe and effective treatment but concerns...

Some antidepressants confer greater diabetes risk

A nested case-control study recently published in the BMJ has investigated the link between antidepressant (AD) classes, of use throughout pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk. 20,905 cases of GDM were observed following week 20 of pregnancy and...

Anaphylaxis outcomes after pre-hospital treatment

Current recommendations regarding anaphylaxis management include the use of adrenaline (epinephrine), H1-antihistamines and corticosteroids. While rapid adrenaline is widely used, previous studies are inconclusive concerning the use of antihistamines and...

The complaints department

Health regulatory authorities have a duty to administer processes that govern disciplinary measures and complaints brought against healthcare professionals. The issues considered by these bodies can be varied in nature, but have relevance to the safety and quality of...

Goodness me – is that the time?

A cross-sectional study recently conducted in the US has investigated whether the timing of primary care appointments is associated with aspects of physician’s decision-making regarding opioid prescribing for pain. Time pressure later in the day and/or...