Breakthrough in metastatic breast cancer research
Breakthrough in the fight against resistance in metastatic breast cancer research: A team of researchers at the Medical University of Vienna has discovered that dormant...
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.
FSA guidance on cannabidiol products
Today, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) updated their guidance on cannabidiol (CBD) products which can be purchased without prescription. With one in ten British adults...
Finland’s revised clinical guidelines for dementia
A recent register-based study examined the impact of Finland’s revised clinical guidelines for the treatment of dementia, published in 2017, on the trend of users...
Freshers Week guidance: Ketamine is not a “safe” drug
Experts issue urgent Freshers Week guidance for students: Ketamine is not a “safe” drug Consultant Psychiatrists at Priory have warned about rising ketamine use among...
The UK’s five most dangerous drugs
New research has revealed the five most dangerous drugs that cause the highest rate of fatalities in the UK, with cocaine taking the top spot....
What makes Golden staph so dangerous for sepsis patients?
Golden staph: Researchers discover genes behind antibiotic resistance in deadly superbug infections. Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes...
Guide to the fascinating world of Nootropics
Brain Boosters - An Introductory Guide to the Fascinating World of Nootropics: The Belgian pharmacologist Corneliu Giurgea first conceived the notion of nootropics in the...
Timely access to gender-affirming testosterone reduces risks
Transgender adults seeking testosterone therapy have better mental health outcomes with early treatment, trial shows Transgender adults who have access to timely gender-affirming testosterone therapy...
Cause of rapid loss of vaccination protection
Cause of rapid loss of vaccination protection in autoimmune diseases identified: People who are treated with TNF-α inhibitors for their autoimmune disease such as Crohn's...
Innovative research to prevent medication related harm
Innovative research to prevent medication related harm: A University of Queensland research collaboration will look at reducing the risk of harm from medication for inpatients...
