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Increased antibiotic exposure linked to type 2 diabetes

Researchers in Denmark used population data to see if increased antibiotic exposure was associated with the risk of developing diabetes.…

Published: 3 September 2015

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Review highlights most effective H pylori eradication strategies

Among strategies used to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection in adults, the previously recommended seven days of standard triple treatment was the least effective, according to a review.…

Published: 27 August 2015

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Scientists develop hydrogel to directly target disease sites in inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers have developed a hydrogel that selectively delivers drugs to inflamed tissue, which could pave the way for improved treatment options for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.…

Published: 13 August 2015

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MHRA reviews liquid ranitidine packaging after audit of dispensing incidents

The UK medicines safety regulator is reviewing the packaging of liquid ranitidine after an audit of dispensing incidents involving children.…

Published: 6 August 2015

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Clinical Pharmacist’s monthly news round-up: the top 10 in the past month

What has been happening in the world of pharmacy? Here’s our pick of must-read news from the past month.…

Published: 24 July 2015

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Use of antibiotics in young children may disrupt gut microbiome

Antibiotics given to mice at similar doses and frequencies to those given to children caused changes in composition, diversity and maturation of the gut microbiome.…

Published: 15 July 2015

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SSRIs used for menopausal symptoms may increase bone fracture risk

Middle-aged women who take antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to treat menopausal symptoms may “significantly” increase their risk of bone fracture.…

Published: 30 June 2015

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Acid-reducing drugs could increase risk of bacterial infection in children

Acid suppression medication is associated with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in infants and children aged up to 17 years in an outpatient setting, researchers found in a population-based study.…

Published: 26 June 2015

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Proton pump inhibitors are associated with increased risk of heart attack

Data mining research shows common heartburn drugs are linked to cardiovascular events.…

Published: 16 June 2015

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Patients with systemic sclerosis have higher levels of inflammatory gut bacteria

Patients with the autoimmune disorder systemic sclerosis have a unique microbiome pattern in their gut, suggests research presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology.…

Published: 15 June 2015