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Long term antibiotics taken at regular intervals by people with bronchiectasis
Background Bronchiectasis is a common condition arising from a cycle of repeated chest infections that damage the airways, leaving them susceptible to further infection. Typical
Rapid versus slow withdrawal of antiepileptic medicines
Background Epilepsy is a disorder where recurrent seizures (fits) are caused by abnormal electrical discharges of the brain. Antiepileptic medicines are used to prevent these
Oral antihistamine‐decongestant‐analgesic combinations for the common cold
Review question Are combination formulas containing antihistamines (AH), decongestants (DC), and/or analgesics (AN), sold over‐the‐counter, effective in treating the symptoms of the common cold? Background
Are inflatable sleeves and medication effective to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after surgery?
Key message • The use of inflatable sleeves worn on the legs (intermittent pneumatic leg compression) plus medication may reduce the rate of new cases
Calcium supplementation for prevention of primary hypertension
Extra calcium to prevent high blood pressure Review question We wanted to find out the effects of calcium intake on blood pressure in people with
