Illustrating disease in the 19th century ‘The Sick Rose or; Disease and the art of medical illustration’, by Richard Barnett.…
New edition of reference guide for palliative care specialists ‘Palliative Care Formulary 5th Edition’, edited by Robert Twycross, Andrew Wilcock & Paul Howard. …
Interim results of stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis show promise Stem cell treatment after high-dose immunosuppressive therapy could be an effective way to manage relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.…
Scientist who developed Viagra receives knighthood in New Year’s HonoursSimon Campbell, who was responsible for the development of sildenafil (Viagra), has received a knighthood in the 2015 New Year’s Honours.…
Whooping cough vaccines could lose their effectivenessScientists are warning that current whooping cough vaccines may not be able to control the disease in future.…
Community pharmacists to police entitlement to free NHS prescriptionsCommunity pharmacists in England will in future be able to confirm whether a patient is entitled to free prescriptions by accessing a Department of Work and Pensions database.…
Walgreens’ shareholders approve merger with Alliance BootsShareholders of the US pharmacy chain Walgreens have voted in favour of the company’s merger with Alliance Boots after a special meeting on 29 December 2014.…
Pointer’s rot: one of the oldest known occupational diseases Making needles by hand was a risky job because of the likelihood of contracting “Pointer’s rot”, a crippling lung disease caused by inhaling dust from ground metal and grindstone.…
Injectable weight loss drug liraglutide approved by FDA The US Food and Drug Administration has approved liraglutide, an injectable drug best known as an antidiabetes agent, to treat obesity in combination with lifestyle changes such as a reduced-calorie diet and exercise.…
Clive Burton ReidOn 14 November, Clive Burton Reid MRPharmS, aged 79, of 54 Rhyd-y-Defaid Drive, Derwen Fawr, Swansea, West Glamorgan SA2 8AL. Mr Burton Reid registered with the Society in 1958.…