‘Game-changing’ urine test could identify correct antibiotic for UTI within hours The researchers found that the urine test could provide results in an average of 5.85 hours, while the current laboratory testing methods could take two to three days.…
Health officials warn over persistent rise in Shigella infections In addition to rising Shigella case numbers, UK Health Security Agency data has highlighted increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance.…
Health news round-up: antidepressants, hospital admissions and rheumatology workforce A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…
More than one-third of parents assume children need antibiotics for ear infections Survey results also revealed that only 28% of parents received advice from a healthcare professional about whether or not their child needed antibiotics.…
Health news round up: AMR, pain and genitourinary cancers A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…
Pharmacists join cast of antimicrobial resistance musical The show, based on the life of Alexander Fleming, features clinicians alongside a professional cast.…
Welsh community pharmacies to pilot rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections The Welsh government said the two-year pilot will use upgraded and repurposed diagnostic equipment originally purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic to identify multiple bacterial infections in community settings.…
Patient died from infection associated with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes The UK Health Security Agency and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have warned that anyone with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in their home and first aid kits should remove them immediately.…
Health news round-up: travel warnings, AMR in children, and the latest on medicine supply A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…
Health news round-up: new biosimilars, vaccine effectiveness and supporting patients ageing with HIV A weekly summary of important developments in health news that you may have missed.…
