Henry Woodford

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30
Sep
2020
Fact sheet
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Medicine opti­misation: Recomm­ended reading and resources

This list of recommended resources and further information on medicines optimisation in older people has been curated by the BGS Medicine Optimisation Special Interest Group (SIG).
17
Mar
2020
Good practice guide
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COVID-19 and medicines advice for older people

Older people are particularly at risk from complications as a result of COVID-19 and many are likely to already be taking medication for other conditions.
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16
Aug
2018
Clinical guide

Mirabegron – useful for frail older people?

Henry Woodford questions the validity of using bladder anticholinergic drugs for frail older people with urinary incontinence. He says it has not been tested in frail older people and may have its own longer-term adverse effects related to adrenergic stimulation.