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IgE-mediated milk protein allergy is likely to be easy to diagnose, but the delayed symptoms of non IgE-mediated milk allergy are harder to diagnose and to manage. This update on milk allergy also dispels some misconceptions around “lactose intolerance” in babies
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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
