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Pharmacy/Drugs

The Pharmacy & Drugs category covers the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medications and therapies. It explores how medicines work, current prescribing practices, regulatory developments and issues affecting access, safety and innovation. From insights on drug interactions and adherence to analysis of emerging treatments, this category supports informed decision-making for clinicians, pharmacists and healthcare consumers alike.

Increase in use of opioids during pandemic

The use of opioids for pain relief in patients awaiting hip and knee replacement surgery increased dramatically during the pandemic according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. Published...
Increase in use of opioids during pandemic

Vaccine supports immune response in immunosuppressed

Research from MedUni Vienna demonstrates that SARS-CoV-2 vaccination supports immune response in immunosuppressed patients Patients under immunosuppressive therapy can still develop good immune responses to...
Vaccine supports immune response in immunosuppressed

Palliative Medicine support for families

Palliative Medicine support for families: Families who are caring for a relative who is seriously ill and dying at home need more support from healthcare professionals...
Palliative Medicine support for families

New generation anti-cancer drug

New generation anti-cancer drug shows promise for children with brain tumours. A genetic map of an aggressive childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma has helped researchers...
New generation anti-cancer drug

Cannabis capsules for neurological diseases

Study finds tiny cannabis capsules could help treat neurological diseases: A team of researchers led by Curtin University has discovered a new way to improve...
Cannabis capsules for neurological diseases

Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer

Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer confirmed to be suitable for most patients: Results from further analysis of the large international TARGIT-A trial led from University College...
Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer