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[This corrects the article on p. 162 in vol. 45, PMID: 36382169.].
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Heart failure is an increasingly prevalent condition resulting in recurrent hospitalisations and significant mortality and morbidity. The management of heart failure has evolved, and multiple drugs have an established mortality benefit in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. ⋯ Clinicians play a key role in heart failure management. Familiarity with the role of diuretics and their dosing and monitoring is critical.
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Getting children to take medicines can be difficult. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach. ⋯ There are different ways to alter the taste, aftertaste and mouth feel of medicines, which may help improve palatability. Pharmacists or medicines information services can assist with advice on suitable formulations or methods of administration.