Diagnostic techniques and procedures

Government advises chief pharmacists to coordinate aid between trusts amid radioisotope shortage

According to a national patient safety alert issued on 25 October 2024, the radioisotope shortage stems from a combination of technical issues and essential maintenance work.…

Paediatric arrhythmias: pathophysiology, types and pharmaceutical management 

While many arrhythmias in children are harmless, it is vital to distinguish between the different types to ensure that potentially harmful ones are identified early and treatment plans are optimised for the patient.…

Improving the management of uncontrolled asthma for adults in England: where do pharmacists fit?

An overview of asthma management over the past ten years, including the role pharmacists play in delivering better outcomes for adults with asthma.…

Pulmonary hypertension: recognition, diagnosis and management

An overview of the pathogenesis, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.…

Principles of diagnostic reasoning

This article introduces principles and techniques that help prescribers to systematically structure their approach to differential diagnosis.…

How a pharmacist-led primary care clinic can improve respiratory care

Nazir Hussain, a specialist respiratory pharmacist at Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust, shares how he is improving respiratory care by offering GP-based clinics to help patients manage their COPD and asthma.…

Boots to trial £20 type 2 diabetes screening service

If deemed suitable for screening, patients will undergo a finger prick blood test and receive diagnostic test results within seven minutes.…

Public Health England to review guidance against the use of rapid COVID-19 tests in community pharmacies

Public Health England is reviewing its guidance against the use of rapid point-of-care tests for COVID-19 in community pharmacy.…

Superdrug relaunches at-home COVID-19 antibody testing service

High-street multiple Superdrug has relaunched its at-home COVID-19 antibody testing service, after it had been ”voluntarily and temporarily” withdrawn in May 2020.…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: diagnosis and management

Early diagnosis and medicines optimisation are fundamental to ensure timely and appropriate treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and improve a patient’s quality of life.…