CP, December 2016, Vol 8, No 12

Pre-exposure prophylaxis should be a key component of a comprehensive HIV prevention package fully funded on the NHS

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is the medication taken by HIV-negative individuals to reduce their risk of contracting HIV infection.…

Industry-funded trials show bias for pharmacotherapy over psychotherapy

Analysis of 45 studies leads researchers to conclude that journals should require authors to declare any industry ties.…

Alzheimer’s drug shows promise in early patient trials

Phase I trial results show verubecestat reduced levels of beta-amyloid in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.…

Amitriptyline and topiramate no more effective than placebo in paediatric migraine

Researchers found no significant difference in headache response after comparing amitriptyline, topiramate and placebo in 361 children aged 8–17 years.…

Researchers wanted

We are looking for researchers who are working on medicines supply and shortages of medicines to join a network of researchers in the UK and other European countries so that they can meet and share their knowledge. Financial support is available for travel and accommodation to workshops and conferen…

Spotting the signs of oral mouth cancer in pharmacy

In the UK, mouth cancer cases have increased by 39% in the past decade and by 92% since the 1970s. In fact, it is one of a small number of cancers that is continuing to see cases increase. Alongside this, survival rates have not improved in the same period and, sadly, more than 2,000 lives are …