Biomedical subjects
Carol McLoughlin
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Nicotine replacement.
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Pharmacological treatments for obesity.
Carol McLoughlin looks at the advantages and drawbacks of using drugs to treat obesity and describes new areas of research that may offer new solutions to tackling this rapidly growing health and medical problem.
Statins.
Statins are a lipid-lowering medication. They are increasingly being used for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, as a growing body of research shows that they reduce mortality rates. Carol McLoughlin explains how they work, discusses contraindications, and offers advice on educating patients in their use.
Antimuscarinic drugs.
Antimuscarinic drugs are used to treat urinary incontinence and increase bladder capacity in both children and adults. Carol McLoughlin looks at when they should be prescribed, the adverse reactions to be aware of, and how to help patients use them properly as part of their treatment
Diuretic drugs.
This group of drugs is commonly used to treat oedema in conditions ranging from congestive heart failure to raised intracranial pressure, where the aim is to increase urine output and the amount of sodium and other electrolytes excreted in urine. Carol McLoughlin looks at the indications for administering diuretics, describes their modes of action and the possible side-effects.
Laxatives.
Laxatives are used to treat constipation and to prepare the bowel before surgery or other investigative procedures. But, if used inappropriately, they can be dangerous, which can cause problems as many are sold over the counter. Carol McLoughlin looks at the types of laxative available, and how to help patients use them properly.