SSRI anti-depressants play a role in the brain’s connectivity, suggests study Further research is needed to establish whether serotonin-induced connectivity changes hold promise to translate into meaningful predictors for antidepressant response…
Atrial fibrillation guideline updates How the latest clinical guidelines change the management of a cardiac arrhythmia affecting 1% of adults in the UK.…
Daily aspirin cuts venous thromboembolism recurrence A daily dose of 100mg aspirin cuts venous thromboembolism recurrence by up to 42% over two years, without significantly increasing bleeding risk.…
Antibacterial hydrogel could influence development of medical implants Researchers have developed an antibacterial hydrogel that reduces bacterial biofilm formation.…
Acute management and prevention of gout Ways to treat this painful condition that affects almost 900,000 people in the UK and how lifestyle changes can prevent further attacks.…
Zoely not recommended over established combined oral contraceptivesEstradiol-containing oral contraceptive Zoely has not been shown to be safer than other combined oral contraceptives.…
Lack of evidence for treating symptoms of sleep disturbance There is little evidence to support the efficacy of drugs used to treat sleep disturbance associated with shift work, Cochrane reviewers have concluded.…
Use of newer oral contraceptives linked to higher breast cancer risk Oral contraceptive use is associated with a 50% increased risk of breast cancer compared with no use or former use.…
Over-the-counter treatments for athlete’s foot This fungal skin infection is estimated to affect more than 15% of the world’s population. Make sure your pharmacy team knows how to advise patients in managing this common condition.…
Inhaled steroids suppress growth in children, conclude Cochrane reviewers Reviews of data about the effects on growth of corticosteroid inhalers in asthmatic children have reinforced guidance that the lowest effective dose should be given.…
