AusPharm Research Roundup is a weekly column collated by Debbie Rigby that is designed to bring AusPharmers a summary of selected research papers published during the preceding week or two.
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Correction: there was an error in yesterday's Research Roundup that saw a single word (not) omitted in the item Lutein + Zeaxanthin and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
"Addition of 10mg lutein and 2mg zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids [DHA (350mg) and EPA (650mg)], or both to the AREDS formulation does not further reduce risk of progression to advanced AMD"
We've republished the correct item in full below. Apologies to those who were confused by our error.

n–3 Fatty Acids in Patients with Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors: N Engl J Med
Long-Term Effects of Vitamins C and E, β-Carotene, and Zinc on Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Ophthalmology
Lutein/Zeaxanthin for the Treatment of Age-Related Cataract: JAMA Ophthalmol
Lutein + Zeaxanthin and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: JAMA

Herpes Zoster Vaccine Effectiveness against Incident Herpes Zoster and Post-herpetic Neuralgia in an Older US Population: PLOS Med
Omega-3 fatty acid supplement use in the 45 and Up Study Cohort: BMJ
Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Management of Pain in Older People: Age Ageing
Effect of dutasteride on clinical progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia in asymptomatic men with enlarged prostate: BMJ

Digoxin Reduces 30-day All-cause Hospital Admission in Older Patients with Chronic Systolic Heart Failure: Americal Journal of Medicine
Antibiotic treatment of urinary tract infection by community pharmacists: British Journal of General Practice
Uptake of influenza vaccine by pregnant women: a cross-sectional survey: Medical Journal of Australia
β-Blocker Use an Incidence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: Annals of Pharmacotherepya

Pharmacologic Therapy for Primary Restless Legs Syndrome: JAMA Intern Med.
Drug Related Problems in Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Hypertension: BMC Endocr Disord
Application of the STOPP/START criteria: a systematic review of the prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing in older adults, and evidence of clinical, humanistic and economic impact: Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Effect of lower sodium intake on health: systematic review and meta-analyses: BMJ

Association between maternal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and pregnancy and neonatal outcomes: BMJ
Effect of Duloxetine on Pain, Function, and Quality of Life Among Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Painful Peripheral Neuropathy: JAMA
Improving Anticoagulation Management in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: P&T Community
Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet: New England Journal of Medicine

Pharmacist-led management of chronic pain in primary care: results from a randomised controlled exploratory trial: BMJ
Do Glucocorticosteroids Alter Vitamin D Status? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies: J Clin Endocrinol Metab
Cardiovascular Events After Clarithromycin Use in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: BMJ
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of 1-Year Mortality and Rehospitalization in Older Patients Discharged From Acute Care Hospitals: JAMA Intern Med

Rosiglitazone Decreases Bone Mineral Density and Increases Bone Turnover in Postmenopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
The Impact of Green Tea and Coffee Consumption on the Reduced Risk of Stroke Incidence in Japanese Population: Stroke
Family practice patients’ use of acetylsalicylic acid for cardiovascular disease prevention: Can Fam Physician
Association between serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and osteoarthritis: Rheumatology

Sublingual Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis and Asthma: JAMA
Can Vitamin D Supplementation Improve the Severity of Congestive Heart Failure?: Congest Heart Fail
Discontinuation of Statins in Routine Care Settings: Ann Intern Med
Folate for therapy: Australian Prescriber

Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Vitamin D in allergic disease: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Aspirin is associated with lower melanoma risk among postmenopausal Caucasian women: Cancer
Dietary and Supplemental Calcium Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality: JAMA Intern Med

Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet: New England Journal of Medicine
Neuropathic pain: A management update: Australian Family Physician
Vitamin D and type 2 diabetes mellitus: Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Association of Smoking Cessation and Weight Change With Cardiovascular Disease Among Adults With and Without Diabetes: JAMA

Most individuals with treated blood pressures above target receive only one or two antihypertensive drug classes: Internal Medicine Journal
Modifying effect of calcium/magnesium intake ratio and mortality: BMJ
Risk of Acute Urinary Retention Associated With Inhaled Anticholinergics in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Ther Adv in Drug Safe
Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation to Prevent Fractures in Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement: Ann Intern Med

Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs That Elevate Cardiovascular Risk: PLoS Medicine
Psychotropic medications, including short acting benzodiazepines, strongly increase the frequency of falls in elderly: Maturitas
Extended Use of Dabigatran, Warfarin, or Placebo in Venous Thromboembolism: New England Journal of Medicine
Use of clopidogrel with or without aspirin in patients taking oral anticoagulant therapy and undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: The Lancet

Health risks and benefits from calcium and vitamin D supplementation: Women's Health Initiative clinical trial and cohort study: Osteoporos Int
Use of clopidogrel with or without aspirin in patients taking oral anticoagulant therapy and undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: The Lancet
Association Between Maternal Use of Folic Acid Supplements and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children: JAMA
Long term calcium intake and rates of all cause and cardiovascular mortality: BMJ

Beta-Blockers and Outcome in Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation: JCHF
Calcium and cardiovascular risks: Australian Prescriber
Causal Relationship between Obesity and Vitamin D Status: PLoS Med
Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis: BMJ

The Management of Crohn's Disease in Adults, Children and Young People: Aliment Pharmacol Ther.
Building healthy bones throughout life: an evidence-informed strategy to prevent osteoporosis in Australia: MJA Open
Dietary and Supplemental Calcium Intake and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality: JAMA Intern Med
Ascorbic Acid Supplements and Kidney Stone Incidence Among Men: JAMA Intern Med

The risk of asthma exacerbation after stopping low-dose inhaled corticosteroids: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Benefits of β blockers in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: BMJ
QT interval and antidepressant use: BMJ
Fetal antiepileptic drug exposure and cognitive outcomes at age 6 years (NEAD study): The Lancet Neurology

Oral anticoagulation to reduce risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation: current and future therapies: Clinical Interventions in Aging
The Association of Aspirin Use With Age-Related Macular Degeneration: JAMA Intern Med
Nitrofurantoin Contraindication in Patients with a Creatinine Clearance Below 60 mL/min: Looking for the Evidence: Ann Pharmacother
Efficacy and safety of dual blockade of the renin-angiotensin system: BMJ

Effectiveness of non-benzodiazepine hypnotics in treatment of adult insomnia: BMJ
Amoxicillin for acute lower-respiratory-tract infection in primary care when pneumonia is not suspected: The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Pharmaco-nutrient interactions – a systematic review of zinc and antihypertensive therapy: International Journal of Clinical Practic
Concurrent use of diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and risk of acute kidney injury: BMJ

Dementia - An update on management: Australian Family Physician
Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Impact of Age, Sex, Obesity, and Steroid Use on Quinolone-associated Tendon Disorders: The American Journal of Medicine
Effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on heart failure: American Society for Nutrition
