Depression under-recognised in older adults during acute hospital staysSubscription
Diagnosis of depression is infrequently recorded on older adults’ patient notes, a survey of 27 acute hospitals across England has shown.
Sleeping tablets linked to increased antihypertensive useSubscription
Older adults with hypertension who take sleeping tablets are more likely to receive an increased number of antihypertensive medicines over time, study results have shown.
Painkiller link to childhood asthma unlikely to be causal, researchers saySubscription
A previously reported association between analgesic use in pregnancy and childhood asthma is likely to result from confounding factors, researchers have concluded.
Beta interferons improve survival in people with MSSubscription
Beta interferons improve survival in patients with relapsing-onset multiple sclerosis when used for at least three years, research has shown.
Study finds gender differences in reporting adverse drug reactionsSubscription
Women are more likely to report adverse drug reactions to certain drugs than men, research published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology has shown.
Statins linked with diabetes risk in prospective studySubscription
Statin use is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a prospective study has found.
Dasotraline shows potential for improving ADHD symptom severitySubscription
A novel treatment has been found to be effective in improving symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, such as attention and hyperactivity.
HRT linked to increased Alzheimer’s disease risk in womenSubscription
Hormone replacement therapy is associated with a small but significantly increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, research published in The BMJ has found
Cannabis use in adolescence linked to depression in young adulthoodSubscription
Adolescent cannabis users are over three times more likely to attempt suicide in young adulthood, according to the authors of a review published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Treat UTIs early in older adults 'to minimise sepsis risk'Subscription
Delaying or withholding antibiotics in older adults with urinary tract infections is associated with an increased risk of bloodstream infection and all-cause mortality, research published in The BMJ has shown.
Aspirin increases bleeding risk in patients receiving warfarinSubscription
Compared with patients taking warfarin monotherapy, those taking aspirin and warfarin were at a higher risk of a bleeding event but the rate of thrombotic events was similar.
Early intensive therapy may delay MS progressionSubscription
Early aggressive therapy for multiple sclerosis is associated with improved long-term outcomes compared with an escalation approach, a study in JAMA Neurology has shown.
High-risk HPV infection linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease Subscription
Women with high-risk human papillomavirus infection are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those without, the results of a study published in Circulation Research suggest.
Exercise interventions reduce falls in older adultsSubscription
The rate of falls in older adults living in the community can be effectively reduced with exercise interventions, the authors of a recent Cochrane review have concluded.
Prodrug opioids less effective in patients on SSRIsSubscription
Direct acting, rather than prodrug, opioids should be considered for postoperative pain relief in patients with depression receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, researchers have found.
Enzyme mouth spray could shorten cold durationSubscription
An oral spray containing a proteolytic enzyme reduced the severity and duration of the common cold, a randomised study has found.
