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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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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

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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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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

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Sore throat

OTC casebook: sore throat

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

24 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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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

14 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.

09 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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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. 

16 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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OTC casebook: Colic

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

06 Mar 2020 , 3 Min Article

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OTC casebook: Colic

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

06 Mar 2020 , 3 Min Article

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OTC casebook: cold sores

What is systemic lupus erythematosus and what are the causes?

14 Nov 2019 , 3 Min Article

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OTC casebook: cold sores

What is systemic lupus erythematosus and what are the causes?

14 Nov 2019 , 3 Min Article

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OTC casebook: Thrush

We take a look at the treatment options for vulvo-vaginal candidiasis. 

19 Sep 2019 , 3 Min Article

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OTC casebook: Diarrhoea

A customer asks for advice about her 17-year-old daughter who has diarrhoea. What should you tell her? 

08 Jul 2019 , 3 Min Article

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Supporting women on their pregnancy journey

How can community pharmacists support women on their pregnancy journey and beyond?

04 Jul 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

CPD module: respiratory conditions

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

11 Jun 2019 , 900 Min Module