All Community pharmacist articles – Page 5
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NewsModerna’s Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster to be trialled in the UK
The booster will be going through a phase 3 trial, which will involve 3000 participants across 29 centres
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New highly virulent variant of HIV discovered in Europe
Researchers have discovered a variant of HIV that has significantly increased viral loads compared with other subtypes
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Rapid evidence review finds vaccines protect against long COVID
Vaccination against COVID-19, whether administered before or after infection, reduces the risk of symptoms of long COVID
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Children aged 5–11 years to be offered COVID-19 vaccine
Children in England, Scotland, and Wales will be issued a nonurgent offer to receive two 10-mcg doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech paediatric vaccine
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Independent professional body guideline
GOLD COPD 2022 strategy
A clear summary of GOLD’s 2022 strategy on COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention, including recommendations on COVID-19 and COPD
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COVID-19 pandemic ‘widened health inequalities’ in England and Wales
New research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic widened existing health inequalities across England and Wales, causing higher mortality rates in more deprived areas
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Muscle-wasting conditions may be more common in the UK than previous estimates
New research shows tens of thousands more people in the UK could be living with a neuromuscular disease than previous estimates suggested
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Are electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems safe?
A recent investigation by the HSIB identified the potential for technology-related medication dosing errors with ePMA systems
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Inhaled trivalent COVID-19 vaccine achieves superior immunity
New research suggests an intranasal vaccine may be effective in inducing immunity against COVID-19
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IMC sets out strategy for ‘hidden pandemic’ of antimicrobial resistance
A strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance has been set out in a policy document from the Infection Management Coalition (IMC)
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
Let’s talk about weight guideline
Support your patients to manage their weight by initiating a conversation. This is a step-by-step guide to brief interventions with adults.
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Ketamine: a fast and effective treatment for suicidal crises
Ketamine may be a rapid and effective treatment for suicidal ideation, particularly in those patients living with bipolar disorder, according to the results of a recent clinical trial
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Ending COVID-19 self-isolation rule early would be a ‘profound mistake’
Experts fear that cases of COVID-19 will soar if the Government scraps laws requiring people in England to self-isolate if they test positive
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More cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea confirmed in England
Three further cases of ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhoea in England have been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency
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Switch to dry power asthma inhaler ‘halves carbon footprint’
A recent study has found that switching from pressurised inhalers to dry powder alternatives could be a safe way of cutting the carbon footprint of people with asthma
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Health and social care systems to link up under new Government plans
Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new Government plans to improve the links between health and social care
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Research definition for ‘long COVID’ in children and young people agreed
Consensus on the research definition of long COVID in children and young people will allow comparisons between studies, strengthening the evidence base on the condition
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NHS considers legal action to claw back GP bonuses paid in error
More than £28 million was paid in error in bonuses to GPs under a scheme that ended nearly 10 years ago
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Independent professional body guideline
PCDS hyperhidrosis guideline
An easy-to-read summary of Primary Care Dermatology Society guidance on investigations for, and management of, excessive sweating
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BMI has a stronger influence on COVID-19 mortality in ethnic minorities
A new study emphasises the importance of public health messaging to reduce levels of obesity within the population, particularly within ethnic minority groups
