Pharmacy is crucial to improving outcomes for people diagnosed with bowel cancer The role of pharmacy is vital in supporting earlier diagnosis of suspected bowel cancer.…
Urinary tract infection in children: diagnosis and management An overview of the diagnosis and empirical management of urinary tract infections in children.…
Health news round-up: cardiovascular research special Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises some important developments in health news.…
MHRA approves first new UTI antibiotic in 30 years Gepotidacin (Blujepa; GSK) is approved for the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs in patients aged 12 years and over, who weigh at least 40kg.…
Urinary tract infection in adults: diagnosis, management and prevention This article covers the optimisation of patient outcomes through prompt diagnosis of, and appropriate antibiotic prescribing for, urinary tract infections.…
Stronger regulatory oversight needed for self-testing kits, review concludes Authors of the cross-sectional review found that nearly three-quarters of over-the-counter testing kits “did not progress or close care pathways”.…
A quest for hope: is endometriosis finally being taken seriously? Years of underfunding has left women with endometriosis facing long waits for answers, including delayed diagnoses and limited treatment options — but a focus on the disease offers renewed optimism.…
Pharmacological management of Tourette syndrome Tourette syndrome is a tic disorder that can be mild or can severely affect quality of life. Learn about the treatment options and the ways pharmacists can provide support to individuals.…
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: causes, diagnosis and treatment An overview of the causes, diagnosis and treatments for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, including a case study of a patient’s experience.…
Antibiotic could help tackle drug-resistant gonorrhoea, study results suggest Researchers found that gepotidacin was as effective as the current recommended first-line therapy for gonorrhoea.…
