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Proton pump inhibitors: a round up of the latest literature

This article is a review of the literature, conducted by researchers in the USA (Maes et al, 2017). They reviewed published cohort studies, case controlled studies, randomised controlled trials and...

Pharmacists' role in improving diabetes care

‘Pharmacists can play an increasing role in the prevention, early detection, care and support of people with type 2 diabetes’ (RPS, 2019). .

Converting units

To convert from larger to smaller units, multiply by 1000 for each step. To convert from smaller to larger, divide by 1000..

Prescribing challenges following bariatric surgery

Assistance was sought from the university library to conduct an exploratory literature search for relevant articles in English using the following terms: bariatric surgery; weight loss surgery;...

Prescribing practices of antimicrobial prophylaxis in older patients in the surgical wards

An audit-based retrospective study was carried out in the surgical wards of the main referral teaching hospital PIMS, Islamabad, Pakistan. This is a government-funded tertiary care teaching hospital...

The use of Penthrox (methoxyflurane) in trauma patients

Penthrox is indicated for emergency relief of moderate-to-severe pain in conscious adult patients with trauma and associated pain (Galen Limited, 2019). This includes burns, fractures or dislocations,...

Prescribing: an onerous responsibility?

‘will be given the skills to train as prescribers immediately after qualifying.’ .

Converting units: answers

Convert 250 mg to g. .

RAMIPRIL

The concept for the first angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) was derived from snake venom in the 1950s. An orally active version was eventually found, and captopril was licensed in 1981...

The vaping controversy: evidence remains a smoky affair

The research surrounding the risks of vaping is conflicting, as e-cigarettes contain nicotine, and are addictive and toxic; however, its effects appear less detrimental to a person's health than...

Honey and its antimicrobial properties

‘Antimicrobial resistance is possibly the greatest threat to the future of medicine and at the moment the global problem is getting worse. We need to think of new ways of preventing and treating...

Delayed antibiotic prescribing

This study was based in Denmark where antibiotic prescribing is the lowest in Europe, it explored GPs' (n=574) perceptions of delayed prescribing for children with respiratory tract infections...

Practical prescribing: management of anaemia

A common dose for treating iron deficiency anaemia in adults is ferrous sulfate 200 mg three times daily (Joint Formulary Committee, 2019). .

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