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This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids
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Further information: Wynn-Williams M. Uterine fibroids; from effects on fertility to the peri-menopause and beyond. Goodfellow Unit webinar. 19 October 2021.
Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality
