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Cardiovascular disease: decline has stalled

Rising rates of other cardiovascular diseases have offset much of a decline in coronary heart disease.

05 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New pregnancy prevention measures introduced for topiramate

Migraine and antiseizure medication topiramate (Topamax) must no longer be prescribed to women and girls unless they fulfil the requirements of a Pregnancy Prevention Programme

24 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy point of care testing contributes to massive drop in antibiotics use

Study looks at the impact of introducing point-of-care testing in primary care

20 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Campaign to highlight testosterone deficiency in men

An educational website has been created by Besins Healthcare as part of its Stronger Voices campaign.

17 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical review: A giant leap for migraine?

A spate of recent studies suggests that researchers are making giant leaps in their understanding of migraine and the development of new therapeutic opportunities. This feature considers some of the main findings. By Mark Greener.

12 Jun 2024 , 10 Min Article

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Passive vaping increases eczema risk in children

Researchers in the US are warning that parental vaping exacerbates atopic dermatitis in children.

10 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Semaglutide can lead to long-term weight loss

Semaglutide can produce weight loss and reduce waist size for at least four years, says new research.

06 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Non-melanoma skin cancer deaths rise

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer could soon overtake malignant melanoma mortality in England and Scotland.

06 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Diltiazem causes serious bleeding interaction in AF

Concomitant diltiazem increases the risk of serious bleeds in AF patients on apixaban or rivaroxaban, researchers find.

20 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Does the way TB is identified need a rethink?

Current practice is missing large numbers of tuberculosis patients, researchers say, as many do not have the persistent cough that is commonly regarded as the main diagnostic trigger.

03 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Fear of recurrence among individuals with remitted depression

About three-quarters of people with depression live in fear of recurrence, Canadian researchers report.

03 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Montelukast PIL updated to warn of neuropsychiatric reactions

MHRA says patients should be alert to behaviour and mood-related changes associated with the treatment, and seek urgent medical attention if neuropsychiatric reactions occur.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Hair loss drug to come with warning card amid sexual dysfunction reports

MHRA concerned by low awareness of potential side effects from finasteride.

30 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: Dementia – lessons from history

Dementia researchers image brains, search for biomarkers and scan genomes. Perhaps they also need to look beyond high-tech and into the past...

22 Apr 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Similar DNA changes found in cheek cells of both smokers and e-cigarette users

E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, according to new research.

21 Mar 2024 , 4 Min Article

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First anti-seizure medication for rare epileptic disorder approved

Ganaxolone (Ztalmy) treats cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder.

14 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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