Could pharmacists be part of the A&E problem? After hearing about a case where a pharmacist referred a child with a minor paracetamol overdose to A&E, Adam Pattison Rathbone wonders if pharmacists are equipped to be gatekeepers of the NHS.…
Risk of unintentional overdose higher for long-acting opioids Patients taking long-acting opioids are more than twice as likely to overdose unintentionally than patients taking short-acting opioids, study finds.…
Study highlights growing problem of opioid withdrawal in newborns Prescribers should consider the risks of addiction and neonatal opioid withdrawal before starting opioid pain relief, particularly in women of childbearing age.…
Researchers show how MRI data can help predict drug efficacy Scientists have developed a method for using data from functional magnetic resonance imaging to shed light on how central nervous system drugs cause changes in brain activity.…
Study highlights safety concerns over morphine use after tonsillectomy New research suggests that morphine should not be used for post-operative pain in children, as it may be unsafe in some children.…
Headache management overly focused on medical tests, study suggests Counselling and lifestyle changes could be better used to treat headaches rather than relying on advanced imaging tests and specialist referrals.…
Painkiller advice30 December 2014: Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) spokesperson Sultan ‘Sid’ Dajani spoke to the Daily Mail about simple New Year resolutions to transform your health. Sid spoke about swapping ibuprofen for paracetamol. He said: “Many people believe ibuprofen is more powerfu…
Putting milestones into perspective Emma Graham-Clarke found inspiration from a patient when struggling to complete a list of tasks.…
Survey suggests US doctors are changing their prescribing habits for opioid drugsMany primary care physicians are less likely to prescribe opioids now than a year ago, according to a survey of US doctors.…
Review examines link between paracetamol use and asthma Researchers observed a positive association between paracetamol use in pregnancy and asthma but were unable to find sufficient evidence to support a change in guidance.…
