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Possible link between Covid and psychiatric disorders

As many as one in eight who have had Covid-19 may be diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological condition for the first time within six months.

27 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Moderna vaccine not suitable for pregnant women warns WHO

The World Heath Organisation warns that pregnant women should not take Moderna's Covid vaccine.

26 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Opioid prescribing varies widely across England

Opioid prescribing varies considerably across England and is especially marked in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, a study shows. 

22 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Fatigue, insomnia and anxiety are long term consequences of Covid-19

Study in The Lancet looks at Covid patients six months after discharge.

20 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Experimental RSV drug 'promising' says MHRA

The MHRA has granted a ‘promising innovative medicine’ designation to experimental RSV drug nirsevimab. 

19 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Men especially vulnerable to Covid-19, study confirms

Men almost three times more likely to be admitted to intensive care with coronavirus, a new study confirms. 

15 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Naturally acquired immunity to Covid lasts at least five months

Naturally acquired immunity provides at least 83 per cent protection against reinfection, SIREN study shows

14 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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New guideline for long Covid care

The guidelines look at symptom management, when to refer and how to follow up patients in the longer term. 

13 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Erythromycin alert for patients with prolonged QT interval

Potential drug interaction between rivaroxaban and erythromycin resulting in increased risk of bleeding identified

21 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma significantly impacts mental wellbeing, report finds

Nearly half of adults with asthma also diagnosed with a psychological condition, according to a new survey.
 

21 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid treatment trial to look at inhaled corticosteroid

The inhaled corticosteroid budesonide has been added to Oxford University’s PRINCIPLE trial looking at potential Covid-19 treatments that prevent hospital admission.

01 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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HRT: breast cancer risk depends on formulation and duration of use

The risk that women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will develop breast cancer depends on the formulation and duration of use, a new analysis suggests.

25 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist interventions prevent pregnancy after EHC

Pharmacist interventions result in a significant increase in effective use of a contraceptive pill following emergency hormonal contraception.

24 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Use of hormonal contraceptives linked to reduced asthma risk

A study claims the use of hormonal contraceptives may reduce the risk of severe asthma in women.

24 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Ridge: Only use dexamethasone for oxygen patients

Dexamethasone should be used to treat patients with critical or severe Covid-19 but not patients with ‘non-severe’ illness, Keith Ridge says. 

16 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Most side effects of statins down to 'nocebo effect'

Most of the side-effects people suffer after taking statins are due to their negative associations with the drug, researchers have found.

 

16 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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