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...
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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....
Real-World Effects of Antidepressants: A Cohort Study in Primary Care
Antidepressants are a cornerstone of treating depressive disorders, but how effective are they in real-world settings? A new population-based cohort...
Investigating the Link Between Psychotropic Medications, Weight Gain, and Cellular Aging
Weight gain is a common side effect of psychotropic medications, but could it also influence cellular aging? A recent study...
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25: What You Need to Know
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 is a pivotal piece of legislation currently under consideration in the...