Glaucoma treatment may counter the virulence of tuberculosis Researchers screened compounds that inhibit the way Mycobacterium tuberculosis adapts to its environment in a host.…
Public do not understand concept of antibiotic resistance Few members of the public understand the concept of antibiotic resistance or that it is something that could affect them, according to the authors of a Wellcome Trust report.…
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.…
Appoint pharmacy champions to lead introduction of biosimilars, says NICE NHS trusts should appoint pharmacy and clinical champions to lead on biosimilar medicines, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…
Awareness of risks can change anti-vaccination beliefs Sceptical parents may be persuaded to vaccinate their children against measles, mumps and rubella if they are provided with information about the risk and severity of the diseases.…
Inflammation increases risk of hearing loss with antibiotic treatment Inflammation increases the risk of hearing loss associated with the use of aminoglycoside antibiotics, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.…
Palliative chemotherapy may harm patient’s quality of life Chemotherapy for end-stage cancer does not improve, and may harm, a patient’s quality of life in their final week of life, report researchers.…
Nothing wrong with the quality of MPharm graduatesThe Pharmacy Schools Council is concerned about the news item which appears to declare the “failure” of the current MPharm degree in educating pharmacists for future roles ( The Pharmaceutical Journal 2015;294:677). We strongly disagree with this sentiment…
Health rewards only effective for three months Incentives that encourage healthy behaviours are only effective for three months, according to research.…
