For older people and frail people, the long-term benefit of medicines reduces and the potential for harm from adverse effects increases. When the benefit–risk balance changes in this way, medicine review and optimisation are important to simplify the therapeutic regimen, reduce inappropriate medicines and minimise risks. In this article, pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant uses two case studies to illustrate important considerations during medicine reviews
Exercise and pregnancy: IOC expert recommendations for health professionals
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Exercise and pregnancy: IOC expert recommendations for health professionals
Wednesday 12 December 2018, 12:00 AM

Training intensity may need to be moderated during pregnancy
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An expert group has published guidance on the advice health professionals can give pregnant active women who wish to continue exercise throughout pregnancy and following delivery of their babyhttps://bit.ly/236HGok
Key points, Pregnant active women without contraindications to exercise are recommended to exercise regularly with regular check-ups.
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