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NewsFSRH publishes advice on long-acting reversible contraceptives during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the FSRH has recommended extended use of some long-acting reversible contraceptives.
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved in 12–15-year-olds
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation will now advise on whether this age group will join the national COVID-19 vaccination programme
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One-dose Janssen COVID vaccine approved by MHRA
The vaccine is the first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for use in the UK
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SIGN publishes new guideline on epilepsies in children
The new clinical guideline contains recommendations on the investigation and management of epilepsies in children
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National Smile Month 2021
National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile
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Updated guidance on headaches in over 12s published by NICE
NICE has updated its guideline on headaches in over 12s to include the needs of women and girls of reproductive age
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MHRA updates guidance on licensing of biosimilars
Updated guidance on the licensing of biosimiar products, based on the current European Medicines Agency biosimilar guidance, has been published by the MHRA
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New drug that halves cancer recurrence risk to be offered by NHS
NHS England is to roll out a new drug which halves the risk of cancer for patients dealing with a return of the disease after undergoing treatment
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on the mental health benefits of connecting with nature
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GINA updates global strategy for asthma management and prevention
The update to GINA’s 2021 report contains updated treatment recommendations, and new advice about COVID-19 and asthma
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NICE publishes new atrial fibrillation guideline
NICE’s new guideline Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management updates and replaces NICE guideline CG180, and includes recommendations for providing the best care and treatment for adults with atrial fibrillation
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NICE sets out new 5-year strategy
NICE’s new strategy to 2026 sets out the institute’s ambitious vision for the future
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NICE publishes new guidelines on postnatal care and neonatal infection
NICE has published two guidelines: Postnatal care, covering the routine postnatal care that women and their babies should receive in the first 8 weeks after the birth, and Neonatal infection: antibiotics for prevention and treatment, covering prevention of bacterial infection in healthy babies
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What’s new in Guidelines for Pharmacy volume 7?
Sophie Hatton reveals the highlights of the April 2021 issue of the Guidelines for Pharmacy handbook, including new and updated COVID-19 guideline summaries
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Shining a spotlight on emollient fire risks
Janice Perkins offers guidance on community pharmacy’s role in raising awareness of the fire risks associated with the use of emollients
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New advice on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine issued following rare blood clot link
New advice has been issued by the MRHA and JCVI on the link between the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine and thrombosis and thrombocytopenia
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NICE publishes new guideline on chronic pain
The new guidance, entitled Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary pain, was developed in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians.
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NICE publishes new guideline on Caesarean birth
The new NICE guideline contains updated recommendations for Caesarean birth and replaces NICE clinical guideline 132
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Office for Health Promotion established to improve public health
New Office for Health Promotion will focus on prevention of poor health and improving health outcomes
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NICE publishes rapid guideline on managing COVID-19
NICE has published a new rapid guideline on the management of COVID-19, including recommendations for assessment, management, therapeutics and acute complications
