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Lifestyle advice and bladder weakness

Supporting patients with stress incontinence needs a discreet and informed approach.

14 Sep 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Heading back to the classroom 

Children’s health has been affected by lockdowns, school closures and self-isolation. 

06 Aug 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Getting the lowdown on low back pain 

Low back pain causes pain and disability and has a significant social and economic impact on sufferers. 

06 Aug 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Topical NSAIDs for acute pain 

Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory formulations are effective alternatives to oral medication for treatment of local pain. 

02 Jun 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Pregnancy in a pandemic  

We examine the latest Covid guidance for expectant mothers and parents and the role community pharmacy teams can play.

02 Jun 2021 , 3 Min Article

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The eyes have it 

A range of problems can compromise our eyesight. We look at some common conditions and how they can be managed.

02 Jun 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Avoiding a seasonal nuisance   

Hay fever affects about a quarter of the UK adult population and can have a significant impact on day-to-day life. 

07 Apr 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Swallowable sponge could reduce need for endoscopies

In trials just one in 30 of the patients offered the Cytosponge were referred for an endoscopy.

25 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccine side effects generally mild, MHRA confirms

Most reports relate to injection site reactions and generalised symptoms reflecting a normal immune response to the vaccine.

05 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Warts and verrucas

Warts and verrucas heal themselves but pharmacists can offer a range of home treatments. 

03 Mar 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Getting men to talk  

Although 95 per cent of men know how to check themselves for testicular cancer, almost a third have never done so.

03 Mar 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Managing the impact of the menopause 

Individual symptoms will vary and could have a physical and psychological impact.

03 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Stop smoking services need a new way forward 

Covid-19 boosts quit attempts but funding cuts have hit services.

15 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Women's health

Good nutrition and regular exercise can help reduce the risk of conditions like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis in women.

15 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Fatigue, insomnia and anxiety are long term consequences of Covid-19

Study in The Lancet looks at Covid patients six months after discharge.

20 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Love the skin you're in 

People spent more time outdoors this summer because of lockdown so it's time to assess the damage caused by the sun. 

10 Dec 2020 , 3 Min Article

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