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Medicines-related hospital admissions higher than previously thought

Liverpool researchers found adverse reactions contributed to 16 per cent of admissions

15 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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‘Alarming increase’ in Barrett’s oesophagus

Strong growth in prevalence should be of concern to clinicians, say researchers.

08 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Promethazine 25mg tablets out of stock until mid-August

Limited supplies of alternative preparations are available, says DHSC.

07 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Statins may protect against Parkinsonian symptoms

The reduction in Parkinsonism was more marked in those receiving higher doses.

05 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Oral anticoagulants benefit new AF patients

Risk of stroke and death in new AF patients reduced, finds a new study based in general practices.

25 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Risks of sodium-containing paracetamol highlighted

Research has linked sodium-containing paracetamol with increased risks of CVD.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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TV programme shines a light on Cushing’s syndrome

The condition was the focus of a TV programme as part of Rare Disease Day 2022.

01 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Does the common cold protect against Covid?

Higher levels of memory T-cells correlated with lower levels of Covid infection.

11 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma for Covid

Current evidence shows that convalescent plasma does not improve survival rates.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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One in four vaccinated people at risk of Covid infection

Vaccination alone is not enough to stop the household transmission of the delta variant of Covid-19

16 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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First oral antiviral for Covid-19 approved by MHRA

Molnupiravir reduces risk of hospitalisation or death for at-risk adults with mild to moderate Covid-19 by 50 per cent.

04 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE publishes delayed guideline on ME/CFS

Guideline covers every aspect of ME/CFS from identification and assessment to management, monitoring and review

28 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Long term oral steroids increase risk of CVD

Taking steroids for long-term inflammatory diseases increases CVD risk.

29 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Breakthrough lung cancer drug gets MHRA green light

NHS lung cancer patients will be the first in Europe to be offered sotorasib.

13 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE fails to reach agreement on new ME guidance

NICE has had to pause publication of its updated guideline on ME and CFS.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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