Liraglutide reduces risk of cardiovascular death in type 2 diabetes Risk of cardiovascular death was reduced by 22% among patients who received liraglutide compared with placebo.…
Genetic findings support cardiovascular safety of GLP1R agonists A variant in a gene encoding the glucagon-like protein-1 receptor is linked to a protective cardiovascular effect, study finds.…
Research unravels how brain changes in Alzheimer’s linked to diabetes An enzyme closely linked to brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease also seems to have a role in glucose control, according to a study published in Diabetologia.…
Coenzyme protects against diabetes complications in mice Mice with diabetes given nicotinamide riboside, an NAD+ precursor, had reduced weight gain, improved glycaemic control and reduced liver damage, compared with controls.…
Intensive glucose-lowering increases severe hypoglycaemia risk in vulnerable patients In clinically complex patients, intensive treatment was associated with a 77% increase in the two-year incidence of severe hypoglycaemia compared with standard treatment.…
EMA approves combination treatment for type 2 diabetesA new combination therapy that can lower blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes is being recommended for marketing approval for some patients by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).…
How pharmacists can support and advise patients during Ramadan Pharmacists have an essential role in advising and counselling patients who are observing Ramadan. By understanding the possible compliance and adherence issues, pharmacists can support Muslim patients during this time.…
Meet the regional finalists of I Love My Pharmacist: Northern England The public has until 21 July 2016 to vote for their favourite regional finalist of the 2016 I Love My Pharmacist Award. The pharmacist with the highest number of votes in each region will then meet with the judging panel who will decide the 2016 champion.…
Meet the regional finalists of I Love My Pharmacist: Southern England and the Channel Islands The public has until 21 July 2016 to vote for their favourite regional finalist of the 2016 I Love My Pharmacist Award. The pharmacist with the highest number of votes in each region will then meet with the judging panel who will decide the 2016 champion.…
Meet the regional finalists of I Love My Pharmacist: Wales The public has until 21 July 2016 to vote for their favourite regional finalist of the 2016 I Love My Pharmacist Award. The pharmacist with the highest number of votes in each region will then meet with the judging panel who will decide the 2016 champion.…
