NHS Introduces National Genetic Testing to Mitigate Donor Kidney Failure Risk
The NHS has rolled out a national genetic test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure in donors of...
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The Impact of Assisted Dying Legislation on Pharmacy: Ethical and Professional Considerations
The introduction of assisted dying legislation raises important questions for healthcare professionals, including pharmacists. As discussions continue, balancing professional responsibilities,...
NICE Updates Guidance on Diagnosing and Managing Epilepsy Across All Age Groups
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidelines (NG217) on diagnosing and managing epilepsy across...
Melatonin Prescribing in Children Rises 245% Over Nine Years: Trends and Concerns
New data published in The Pharmaceutical Journal shows that melatonin prescribing for children has increased by 245% over the past...
Antidepressant Use and the Risk of Postural Hypotension: Insights from New Research
New research has revealed a link between antidepressant use and postural hypotension (PH)—a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing....
Expanding Flu Vaccination: Public Health and Economic Benefits
The UK faces increasing winter healthcare pressures due to flu and other seasonal illnesses. A new analysis suggests that expanding...
Effect of Metformin on Stroke Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Metformin is widely used in diabetes management, but could it also improve stroke outcomes? A new systematic review and meta-analysis...
Medicine Choices in Opioid Substitution Treatment: Updated Guidance
The Department of Health and Social Care has released updated guidance on opioid substitution treatment (OST), focusing on the prescribing...
MHRA Warns Against Buying Weight-Loss Medicines Without a Prescription
With the New Year often sparking resolutions to lose weight, the MHRA has issued a crucial warning against purchasing weight-loss...
Identifying Benign Ethnic Neutropenia (BEN) in Clozapine Treatment: A Genetic Approach
Benign Ethnic Neutropenia (BEN) is often undiagnosed, leading to unnecessary disruptions in clozapine treatment. A recent study highlights how genetic...
Long-Term Antidepressant Use and Cognitive Decline Risk: New Insights
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry examines the potential relationship between long-term antidepressant use and cognitive decline in older...
NICE Outlines Rollout of Tirzepatide for Weight Management
NICE has announced a phased rollout for tirzepatide, a weight management medication aimed at addressing obesity and associated health conditions....