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Genetic variant predisposes individuals to statin- and non statin-related muscle pain

A study has identified a common genetic variant of the LILRB5 gene that predisposes people to developing muscle aches regardless of whether they have been taking a statin…

Published: 6 September 2017

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Oral contraceptives linked to decreased risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Study explores the impact of both oral contraceptives and breastfeeding on womens’ risk of rheumatoid arthritis. …

Published: 5 September 2017

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A strong base: the importance of foot health

Healthcare professionals are beginning to recognise the importance of keeping our feet in good working order, but does more need to be done to communicate this message to the public? Find out in this feature produced in partnership with RB.…

Published: 11 August 2017

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Alendronate might help protect against hip fractures

Patients treated with prednisolone are likely to benefit from receiving the osteoporosis treatment alendronate, but further research is needed.…

Published: 9 August 2017

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Identifying common foot conditions

Patients visit their pharmacy to seek advice on a variety of conditions affecting their feet. This visual guide for pharmacists and their teams illustrates some common foot conditions, and describes their key features, causes and treatment. Produced in partnership with RB.…

Published: 4 August 2017

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How to get your foot in the door with foot care

In this Q&A — as part of a campaign by The Pharmaceutical Journal and RB — Peter Bettles explains how his pharmacy-based foot clinic meets his patients’ needs while boosting business.…

Published: 27 July 2017

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How to get your foot in the door with foot care

In this Q&A — as part of a campaign by The Pharmaceutical Journal and RB — Peter Bettles explains how his pharmacy-based foot clinic meets his patients’ needs while boosting business.…

Published: 27 July 2017

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Q&A: Let’s talk foot care with patients

As part of The Pharmaceutical Journal and RB’s joint campaign on foot health, five healthcare professionals talk about their different approaches to discussing foot care with patients and the challenges they face.…

Published: 21 July 2017

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Prescription charges backfire on UK health and wealth

Rather than generating revenue, it appears that charging people with long-term conditions for their medicines results in patients not filling their prescriptions with hidden costs for their health, for the NHS and for the UK economy as a whole.…

Published: 21 July 2017

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Prescription charges backfire on UK health and wealth

Rather than generating revenue, it appears that charging people with long-term conditions for their medicines results in patients not filling their prescriptions with hidden costs for their health, for the NHS and for the UK economy as a whole.…

Published: 21 July 2017