Drug

Major bleeding risk higher for dabigatran than for warfarin, study suggests

Research suggests that dabigatran is associated with a higher risk of bleeding compared with warfarin in a US population sample.…

Fatal case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy linked to Tecfidera

A fatal case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy has been reported for the first time in a patient receiving dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera).…

Breakthrough in targeting KRAS gene mutation implicated in many cancers

Researchers have identified an agent that interferes with the cell signalling protein KRAS and which produces a dose-dependent reduction in tumour growth in a mouse model.…

UK bill aims to allow off-patent drugs to be licensed for new purposes

A bill going through Parliament wants the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to appraise off-patent drugs to allow them to be used for new indications.…

Treating bacterial sexually transmitted infections

With azithromycin made available over the counter for chlamydia treatment, this CPD article reviews how to identify and treat the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections.…

Flavonoid consumption linked with reduced ovarian cancer risk

Analysis of a large US epidemiological dataset suggests that greater consumption of specific flavonoid subclasses may lower the risk of ovarian cancer.…

Pharmacists and clinical pharmacologists to collaborate following call for more consultant posts

Pharmacists and clinical pharmacologists are to look at how they can work together to improve patient care and increase the potential of medicines management to save NHS funds.…

NHS could save nearly £2bn through waste reduction and improved clinical practice

Around £2bn of savings could be made in the NHS through reducing waste and improving clinical practice, says a report by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.…

Ebola research gets a 280m euro boost from EU and drug industry

The European Union has pledged 280m euro to a research project to develop vaccines and diagnostic tests for Ebola.…

Is it art to exploit the drug industry’s designs?

The Paul Stolper Gallery is hosting the latest pharmacy-inspired Damien Hirst exhibition. Andrew Haynes questions whether this is art or exploitation.…