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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

Vaccines 'highly effective' in reducing severe Covid-19 in older adults

First dose protection ranged between 57-61 per cent for Pfizer vaccine and between 60-73 per cent for the Oxford-AZ vaccine (ChAdOx1)

03 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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

Erythromycin alert for patients with prolonged QT interval

Potential drug interaction between rivaroxaban and erythromycin resulting in increased risk of bleeding identified

21 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

Sore throat, OTC,

OTC casebook: sore throat

We take a look at the treatment options for sore throat.

24 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

Over-50s suffering with loneliness at risk of diabetes

KCL study shows a strong relationship between loneliness and the later onset of type 2 diabetes

15 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Discovery of four Covid-19 risk groups could help guide treatment

A risk identification tool uses the groupings to help clinical staff choose the best course of treatment for patients.

10 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

Value of statins in the elderly confirmed

Starting statins reduces the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among people aged 75 years and older, a new study finds.

17 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

OTC casebook: Colic

We examine colic, its main signs and symptoms and its physiological and anatomical causes.

06 Mar 2020 , 3 Min Article

OTC casebook: Colic

We examine colic, its main signs and symptoms and its physiological and anatomical causes.

06 Mar 2020 , 3 Min Article

Asthma & COPD,

CPD module: respiratory conditions

Our latest CPD module looks at the NHS long-term plan’s aims around respiratory conditions, especially pneumonia.

12 Jun 2019 , 900 Min Module

CPD module: Travel vaccinations

Our latest CPD module looks at travel vaccinations and emerging diseases.

13 May 2019 , 6 Min Module

CPD module: Children's health

Charles Gladwin's latest CPD module takes community pharmacists through children’s health protection.

10 Apr 2019 , 7 Min Module

CPD module: Allergies

This month's CPD module looks at allergies and allergic rhinitis.

08 Mar 2019 , 6 Min Module

CPD module: Diabetes

Guidance and resources on prediabetes, weight loss and exercise and the possibility of diabetes remission.

13 Feb 2019 , 900 Min Module

CPD module: Smoking cessation

How can community pharmacists help people to quit smoking?

17 Jan 2019 , 900 Min Module

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