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Supplies of some COVID-19 medicines to run out within days, government warns

Supplies of certain drugs used when intubating patients with COVID-19 will run out “over the coming days”, the government has warned.…

Raising awareness as new Psychoactive Substances Act about to come into force

When the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into force on 6 April 2016 it will become an offence to produce or supply any psychoactive substance (excluding nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, medicines and controlled drugs). The main aim of the act is to prohibit and disrupt the production and sup…

US court backs Oklahoma to use sedative in executions

The US Supreme Court has ruled by five to four that Oklahoma State can continue to use the controversial sedative midazolam as part of a three-drug cocktail administered in executions.…

Review collates evidence on increased risk of death for anticholinergics

A new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that patients using any drug with anticholinergic effects have a 45% increased risk of cognitive impairment.…

Multiple sclerosis: identification and management

How to treat the symptoms of the most common cause of non-traumatic disability in young adults.…

What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

The ‘ice bucket challenge’ was started to raise awareness of ALS; find out more about this fatal neurodegenerative condition.…