Medicines management in adult patients undergoing liver transplantation Medication regimes for patients undergoing liver transplantation can be complex, meaning pharmacists must consider how best to optimise medicines and manage side effects.…
Case study: primary biliary cholangitis management with obeticholic acid This article considers how a patient with primary biliary cholangitis should be managed, following non-response to ursodeoxycholic acid.…
Only 13% of IBD teams meet standards for pharmacist involvement A report by IBD UK, an alliance of professional bodies, has found that few inflammatory bowel disease services in the UK have enough expert pharmacists.…
Top five infographics of 2020I’m sure it will come as no surprise that The Pharmaceutical Journal’s most-read infographics this year take a look at COVID-19.…
‘Patients want a fresh start without the stigma’ – a day in the life of an HIV and gastroenterology pharmacist Akwasi Mintah details a typical day providing pharmaceutial care to patients with HIV and inflammatory bowel disease.…
Untangling IBS from IBD Although they sound similar, share some symptoms and are not mutually exclusive, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease are two distinct conditions that require different approaches.…
Inflammatory bowel disease may be linked to increased risk of dementia People with inflammatory bowel disease have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a study in Gut has suggested.…
Relief from indigestion: a visual guide Indigestion and heartburn affect four in ten people. This guide illustrates the options available over the counter for managing symptoms and how they work.…
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis: causes, symptoms and treatment Diverticular disease and diverticulitis can be managed well in the community, with GPs, pharmacists and dietitians playing major roles.…
Colorectal cancer screening and the role of community pharmacy Access to colorectal cancer screening varies across the UK. This article describes the various tests and how community pharmacists can promote them.…
