Managing Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures An Italian perspective
These revised guidelines from the Italian Inter-Society Commission for Osteoporosis provide practical indications for the management of osteoporosis and for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of fragility fractures. This is a shortened version of the original article.
Modern Medicine ā Issue 6 2021
Metforminās Benefits Come in Many Forms
Sixty years after its introduction in the diabetes pharmacopeia, metformin remains a milestone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). From the UK Prospective Diabetes Study ( U K P D S ) onward , virtually all guidelines recommend metformin as first-line treatment for T 2 D . The well – known advantages of this agent include its glucose-lowering efficacy, low risk of hypoglycaemia, modest body weight reduction, easy combination with almost any other glucose-lowering agent and its low cost. This is a shortened version of the original article.
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International Opinion on Nebulisation during COVID
Asthma treatment and management guidelines are being updated in response to the current COVID pandemic. While the updated guidelines broadly agree in their recommendations of asthma medication, guidance on the use of nebulisers for the delivery of asthma medication is contradictory.
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Medicine Combination Achieves Better Relief in Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic upper respiratory condition estimated to affect between 10 and 40% of the worldwide population. The mechanisms underlying AR are highly complex and involve multiple immune cells, mediators and cytokines. Combination nasal sprays containing antihistamines and corticosteroids have been shown to be more effective than either monotherapy for reducing symptom scores. This is a shortened version of the original open access article.
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Tranquility Acquires Eden Recovery Centre
Encircled by majestic beauty in the core of Gautengās countryside, Eden Recovery Centre provides an idyllic environment for individuals seeking professional help for substance abuse and mental health challenges. Situated in the premium equestrian suburb of Glenferness, Kyalami, the facility boasts lush gardens and picturesque alcoves that assist in the healing process.
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COPD Exacerbations A hearty opportunity
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are common and are times of physiological stress resulting in heightened cardiovascular risk in individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. COPD exacerbations can reveal cardiovascular disease and are an opportunity for cardiovascular risk assessment . COPD exacerbations are opportunities to make a difference to both pulmonary and cardiac outcomes.
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Running a Profitable Healthcare Practice
With excellent patient outcomes and a solid reputation, Michaelās healthcare practice seemed to be thriving. As his practice grew, so did the time spent on managing the accompanying admin. He was spending so much energy on these functions that he couldnāt focus on improving treatment service for his patients.
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As-needed Combined Asthma Treatment Yields Better Symptom Control
The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) recommends as-needed inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)-formoterol as an alternative to maintenance ICS plus short-acting Ī²2-agonist (SABA) reliever at step 2 of its stepwise treatment algorithm. As-needed ICS-formoterol may be the preferred option when prevention of severe exacerbation is the primary aim of treatment.
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Walking the Tightrope of Beneficial or Harmful Prescribing Practices
The Hippocratic Oath to ādo no harmā has underpinned medicine since its origins; yet, much has been written about medical iatrogenesis and the damage that medicine can do in its attempts to prevent, manage and cure disease.
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Remote Patient Monitoring: The Future of Patient-centred Care
The current model of reactive medicine is no longer working. To achieve an integrated care model, we have to consider the entire patient-care continuum and link all providers in one solution with data sharing and consent-driven access to health information. New service and solution models that integrate home monitoring, telehealth and informatics are increasingly taking centre stage in the future of healthcare delivery, and this trend is now, more than ever, destined to continue.
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