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Aust Prescr 2017 Jun 10;40(3):119. Epub 2017 May 10.

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Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 1;45(2):43-48. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions include Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis. These eruptions are a type of delayed hypersensitivity reaction and can be life-threatening. The assessment of a severe cutaneous drug reaction requires a detailed clinical history and examination to identify the culprit drug and evaluate the allergy. Read More

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 1;45(2):42. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 24;45(2):67-68. Epub 2022 Mar 24.

Department of Pharmacy, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 1;45(2):41. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 28;45(2):61. Epub 2022 Feb 28.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 28;45(2):60. Epub 2022 Feb 28.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 28;45(2):58-59. Epub 2022 Feb 28.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 4;45(2):63-64. Epub 2022 Mar 4.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 1;45(2):53-57. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

Australian University Medical School, Canberra.

Troponins are proteins that are integral components of the contractile mechanism of muscle, including cardiac muscle. Cardiac troponins Iand T can be detected in the blood of most people after puberty, at concentrations reflecting cardiac mass, sex and age. Current laboratory assays are approximately 1000 times more sensitive than those used previously. Read More

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 28;45(2):62. Epub 2022 Feb 28.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 4;45(2):65. Epub 2022 Mar 4.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 4;45(2):66. Epub 2022 Mar 4.

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 1;45(2):38-40. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

Obesity is always genetic or epigenetic in origin in an obesogenic environment. Dietary therapy is required for weight loss. Drugs to suppress hunger and increase satiety may assist while losing weight and are essential for most patients in the weight maintenance period. Read More

Aust Prescr 2022 Apr 1;45(2):49-52. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

In adolescence, antidepressants are second-line treatment options after psychological therapy for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. They may be first- or second-line options for severe cases of major depressive disorder. The response to antidepressant treatment is generally good for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder, but is less convincing for major depressive disorder. Read More

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 1;45(1):35. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

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Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 10;45(1):34-35. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 10;45(1):33. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 10;45(1):32. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 10;45(1):31. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 10;45(1):29-30. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 10;45(1):27-28. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 10;45(1):25-26. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 1;45(1):21-24. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Austin Health, Melbourne.

Long-term home oxygen therapy improves survival in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and persistent, severe hypoxaemia. It is uncertain that this benefit extends to patients with other chronic lung diseases. Oxygen is a treatment for hypoxaemia, not breathlessness. Read More

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 1;45(1):15-20. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital.

Cluster headache is characterised by attacks of very severe, unilateral headache lasting 15-180 minutes, up to eight times per day. The attacks are associated with cranial autonomic symptoms on the same side and a sense of agitation or restlessness First-line acute abortive treatments include intranasal or subcutaneous sumatriptan or high-flow oxygen. Neuromodulation may benefit some patients First-line preventive therapy is high-dose verapamil. Read More

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 1;45(1):10-14. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Double Bay, Sydney.

The most effective intervention for stopping smoking is a combination of professional counselling and pharmacotherapy. Medicines are recommended for all smokers who are motivated to quit and are nicotine dependent. Combination nicotine replacement therapy with a patch and an oral product is more effective than the patch alone. Read More

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 1;45(1). Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 1;45(1). Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Aust Prescr 2022 Feb 1;45(1):2-7. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

Department of Internal Medicine and Aged Care, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Chronic non-cancer pain is a common problem among older people and has a significant impact on their quality of life. Medical comorbidities and polypharmacy are often additional challenges in managing these patients Appropriate assessment of chronic non-cancer pain is important for the development of a patient-centred, goal-directed management plan. When assessing patients with cognitive impairment, modified communication strategies and validated pain assessment tools can be useful The quantity and quality of the evidence supporting individual drugs in the management of chronic non-cancer pain varies and studies focused on frail older people are limited. Read More

Aust Prescr 2021 Dec 5;44(6):209. Epub 2021 Nov 5.

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