Q&A: Why pharmacists must prepare for precision medicine Murray Aitken, co-author of a new report on system therapeutics, including precision medicines, explains to Julia Robinson the important role pharmacy will play in precision medicine.…
Genomics should become a part of routine healthcare, says chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer, has called for all healthcare professionals to start considering genomics as a usual and expected part of healthcare in her annual report.…
Vitamin B may help reduce impact of air pollution on health Taking vitamin B may help lower the impact of air pollution on health by reducing its adverse effect on DNA methylation, a mechanism used by cells to control gene expression, according to new research.…
Local versus national: minor ailments services across Great Britain Different parts of Great Britain have taken different approaches to offering minor ailment services. A national service provides consistency, whereas local schemes can adapt to local needs. …
The Carter review through the eyes of a hospital pharmacist Lord Carter’s review of efficiency in hospitals shows how savings can be made by the NHS. Aamer Safdar, a member of the RPS English Pharmacy board and principal pharmacist lead for education at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital, shares his views.…