All Community pharmacist articles – Page 3
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NewsNHS prevention programme slashes type 2 diabetes incidence rates
The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has reduced the incidence of new type 2 diabetes diagnoses across England by up to 7%, preventing an estimated 18,000 people from developing the disease
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All people living with type 1 diabetes now eligible to benefit from monitoring technology
NICE has expanded the recommendations in its diabetes guidelines to endorse real-time continuous glucose monitoring for everyone living with type 1 diabetes
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NHS runs world-first test of an artificial pancreas
The NHS has given 875 people with type 1 diabetes a potentially life-altering artificial pancreas, in the first nationwide test of its kind in the world
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UK scientists a step closer to creating synthetic antibiotics against superbugs
UK researchers have made significant progress towards developing a new class of synthetic antibiotics capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria
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NICE guideline
NICE otitis media guideline
This summary discusses appropriate management of children and young people with otitis media, and when it is appropriate to prescribe antibiotics
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NICE guideline
NICE type 2 diabetes guideline
This updated summary provides recommendations on blood glucose targets, and includes a useful algorithm on blood glucose management
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Deadline approaching for the Government to clarify the future of COVID-19 testing for healthcare staff
According to the BMA, requiring staff to pay for their own lateral flow tests amounts to a ‘tax on work’, exacerbated by a steep rise in the cost of living
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Public satisfaction with NHS services has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years
A survey has found that health service waiting times and staff shortages have undermined public confidence in the health system
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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme cuts chances of type 2 diabetes for thousands
New research shows that the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has saved thousands of people from the consequences of type 2 diabetes
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NICE approves routine use of blood test for diagnosis of pre-eclampsia
The NICE Diagnostic Advisory Committee recommends that midwives can use any one of the four tests at between 20 and 36 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy to help make clinical decisions for women presenting with suspected preterm pre-eclampsia
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NHS England announces a £127 million funding boost for maternity services
The NHS has announced a £127 million funding boost for maternity services across the country, with the intention of ensuring safer and more personalised pre- and postnatal care for women and their babies
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Experts urge COVID-19 inquiry to include the effect on children
A group of 50 clinicians and scientists has urged the COVID-19 public inquiry to include how the Government handled children during the pandemic in its investigation
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UKHSA calls for a renewed effort to eliminate TB
The UK Health Security Agency is urging healthcare professionals and the public not to dismiss symptoms of tuberculosis, as cases are rising in England
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Prepayment scheme for HRT prescriptions in England delayed
A plan to enable women in England to pay a single annual prescription charge for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will not be implemented until next year
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Independent professional body guideline
All Wales COPD guideline
Covering management and prescribing options for people with COPD
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
NHS point-of-care testing guideline
Covering NHS guidance on providing point-of-care testing services in community pharmacy, including equipment selection, service delivery, and governance
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NHS to roll out spring COVID booster vaccinations
The NHS vaccination programme will enter a new phase this week as the spring booster campaign begins
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA COVID-19 vaccination guidance
A concise summary of guidance for healthcare professionals about the COVID-19 vaccination programme
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Pressure on the NHS is mounting again as COVID-19 case rates continue to rise
According to the UKHSA, the rise in cases has been accompanied by an increase in hospitalisations, but a decline in the number of COVID-19-related deaths
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Record number of mental health referrals during the pandemic
The RCPsych is calling on the Government to publish a mental health recovery plan to cope with the unprecedented demand for specialist mental health care
