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Clinical impact of CFTR modulator therapy roll-out

An overview of the essential role a specialist cystic fibrosis pharmacist has in the optimisation of CFTR modulator combinations and a closer look at real-world clinical outcomes.…

Published: 4 October 2022

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Should menopause management differ between ethnic groups?

Menopause management is not ‘one size fits all’ and effective treatment needs to be tailored to a woman’s individual needs.…

Published: 30 September 2022

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The role of circulating tumour DNA in guiding cancer treatment and future applications

An overview of current and future applications of circulating tumour DNA in common solid tumours and the implications on treatment.…

Published: 23 September 2022

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3D printing of pharmaceuticals and the role of pharmacy

A summary of current 3D printing methods, detailing the benefits of their growing use in pharmaceuticals and the role major stakeholders — including pharmacists — should expect to play.…

Published: 30 March 2022

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Addressing drug–microbiome interactions: the role of healthcare professionals

As research continually highlights the importance of drug–microbiome relationships, healthcare professionals in all settings may soon be called upon to incorporate microbiome profiling in their work.…

Published: 23 February 2022

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Direct oral anticoagulants in the treatment of portal vein thrombosis: a therapeutic review

Despite being unlicensed for the treatment of portal vein thrombosis, direct oral anticoagulants may offer benefits over oral vitamin K antagonists and low molecular weight heparins. Here, the current evidence-base related to their use for this indication is evaluated to inform and educate healthcar…

Published: 8 December 2021

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How community pharmacy pharmacogenomics testing services around the world can inform their design and delivery in the UK

A review of pharmacogenomics testing services around the world to evaluate the best way to implement services in the UK.…

Published: 3 November 2021

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Racial and ethnic disparities in mental health care

An overview of evident racial inequalities in mental health treatments across all ages, as well as discussion on how pharmacists can challenge and/or prevent this imbalance.…

Published: 6 October 2021

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Building on hepatitis C testing: the potential to identify alcohol-related liver disease through community pharmacy

Community pharmacy can identify people who may have alcohol-related liver disease, but research is needed to ascertain the best approach.…

Published: 23 September 2021

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The impact of a medicines administration pharmacist on patient safety and medicines management: a service evaluation

This study considers the benefits of the introduction of a medicines administration pharmacist on an inpatient ward at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.…

Published: 15 September 2021