Smoking linked to progression of symptoms in COVID-19, study suggests Smoking, as well as older age, is associated with progression of COVID-19 symptoms, results from a small study published in the Chinese Medical Journal have suggested.…
The hunt for an effective treatment for COVID-19 As researchers around the globe drop everything to find a treatment for COVID-19, we look at the likely frontrunners for managing this deadly disease.…
SARS-CoV-2 can survive on some surfaces for days, research reveals The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, can survive on some surfaces for a matter of days, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests.…
Pharmacy teams given access to national mental health hotline for support during COVID-19 pandemic Pharmacy teams working across all settings in the NHS can now call an NHS mental health hotline for support in dealing with the pressures of COVID-19.…
Antidepressant withdrawal can be a horrible experience — are tapering strips a potential solution? New evidence suggests that patients and practitioners can devise a personal schedule for gradually reducing antidepressant medication to limit severe withdrawal symptoms.…
Tetanus: symptoms, treatment and vaccination Although most people in the UK will be vaccinated against tetanus as a child, immunity does not always persist into adulthood. It is important that pharmacists can recognise the symptoms and know the treatments available for this disease.…
We need long-term changes to tackle COVID-19 and future pandemicsOpen access article The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has made this article free to access in order to help healthcare professionals stay informed about an issue of national importance. To learn more about coronavirus, please visit: https://www.rpharms.com/resources/pharmacy-guides/…
Pharmacy teams need protection to keep running during COVID-19 Personal protective equipment is vital in allowing pharmacists to continue their essential work during the pandemic, yet pharmacies have not received enough to continue operating safely.…
Five ways to promote self-care for you and your team during COVID-19 It is more important than ever to ensure the wellbeing of the frontline pharmacy workforce; here are some tips on how this can be done.…
Up to 15% pharmacy staff off work in some chains owing to COVID-19 Small-to-medium sized pharmacy chains are operating with up to 15% of their community pharmacy staff off work as a result of COVID-19, The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies has said.…
