25 research outputs found
What do consumers want to know about drugs (medication and lifestyle) in their pregnancy journey?
Enhanced gene expression following vaccination in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis
Oral Medications to Treat Toenail Fungal Infection
Which oral antifungal medication is associated with the highest clinical (ie, normal appearance of the toenail) and mycological (negative culture, microscopy, or both) cure rates vs placebo or other antifungals when used to treat fungal infections?Both terbinafine and azole-based medications were associated with higher clinical and mycological cure rates compared with placebo (high-quality evidence). Azoles were associated with lower cure rates than terbinafine when compared directly
Chewing the fat over statins: Consumer concerns about lipid-lowering medication
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Your questions about complementary medicines answered
This is the first article in a series providing evidence-based answers to common
questions about complementary medicines from consumers and healthcare professionals
Treating chronic fatigue syndrome:A study into the scientific evidence for pharmacological treatments
Background : Chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS), is a severe disabling condition. Patients with CFS usually trial many different medicines, both conventional and complementary. An overview of the pharmacological treatments used by CFS patients and the available evidence underpinning the use of these treatments would be of great value to both patients and their healthcare providers.
Methods : Ninety-four CFS patients recruited into an Australian study investigating immunological biomarkers filled out a questionnaire assessing the medicines they were taking. Evidence from randomised clinical trials was sought in biomedical databases.
Results : The 94 CFS patients used 474 different medicines and supplements. The most commonly used medicines were antidepressants, analgesics, sedatives, and B vitamins. We identified 20 randomised controlled trials studying these medicines in CFS patients.
Conclusion : While conventional and complementary medicines are widely used by CFS patients, the evidence for effectiveness in CFS is very limited
Your questions about complementary medicines answered: Ginkgo biloba
This is the fourth article in a series providing evidence-based answers to common questions about complementary medicines from consumers and healthcare professionals