All Community pharmacist articles
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NewsWhy was life expectancy declining in many English communities before COVID-19?
A substantial number of English communities experienced a decline in life expectancy from 2010–2019, Imperial College London researchers have found
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Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor
Evidence from a large data set of human genomes suggests a link between the antiviral OAS1 gene and Alzheimer’s disease
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COVID-19 hub for community pharmacy
The Guidelines for Pharmacy team has produced the following directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for community pharmacy. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PSNC, FIP, and NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies.
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First COVID-19 lockdown delay ‘a serious error’: MPs
Decisions on lockdowns and social distancing during the early weeks of the pandemic ‘one of the most important public health failures the United Kingdom has ever experienced’
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NICE: inclisiran for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia
NICE has issued new guidance that recommends inclisiran as an option for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia
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NICE publishes draft guideline on improving care for people experiencing homelessness
The draft guideline highlights that more effort and targeted approaches are often needed to provide optimum care to people experiencing homelessness
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Diabetes UK predicts one in 10 adults will have diabetes by 2030
Without preventive action, one in 10 adults will have diabetes by the end of the decade, says Diabetes UK
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Expert recommendations on the diagnosis and management of long COVID
A group of clinicians, representing 14 specialties, has issued 35 consensus-based recommendations on the recognition, investigation, and management of long COVID
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EMA confirms risk of new blood disorder with Janssen COVID-19 vaccine
The Agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee recommends raising awareness of a possible link between the vaccine and VTE
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NICE guideline
NICE COVID-19 management
Summary of NICE guidance on the management of COVID-19 in children, young people, and adults in primary care settings
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE caries and gum disease prevention guidance
A short summary of guidance to equip community pharmacy teams with advice for patients of all ages on caries and periodontal disease prevention
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UK Health Security Agency launches nationwide, replaces Public Health England
The newly created public body will focus on health protection and security across the UK
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Independent professional body guideline
RPS cancer support guideline
A summary of initiatives that utilise the skill mix of community pharmacy teams to support people with cancer within the community
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Ex-military chief to overhaul England’s NHS leadership
General Sir Gordon Messenger, former Vice Chief of Defence Staff, will begin the most far-reaching review in 40 years
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Study suggests coadministration of COVID-19 and flu jabs is safe
ComFluCOV study suggests that giving COVID-19 and flu jabs at the same time is free from harm
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NHS England’s next COVID-19 recovery steps
NHS England has announced its latest measures to help hospitals tackle the COVID-19 backlog
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH overweight, obesity, and contraception guideline
Covering evidence-based recommendations on the provision of contraception to women who are overweight or obese
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Concern about new recommendations to relax COVID-19 prevention measures
Plans to discontinue enhanced cleaning in low-risk areas have been criticised by experts in infection prevention and control
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Government publishes policy proposal on mandatory vaccine certification
The proposal for compulsory COVID-status certification in certain settings is a contingency measure in the Government’s Autumn and Winter Plan
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COVID-19 antibodies are present in breast milk for up to 10 months after infection
Antibodies present in breast milk following infection with SARS-CoV-2 could play a key role in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19
