Controlled release of antiretroviral drugs by intravaginal ring Device releases combination of drugs over a month.…
Theophylline interactions Can someone start nicotine replacement therapy while taking theophylline to manage COPD?…
Antiretroviral treatment linked to suicide Patients taking antiretroviral efavirenz were twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts, attempt suicide or take their own life.…
Insulin pumps outperform daily injections for glycaemic control Patients using insulin pumps are less likely to become either hypo-or hyperglycaemic compared with those using daily insulin injection.…
Everolimus fails to extend life in advanced liver cancer Survival rates in patients with advanced liver cancer are not improved by the mTOR inhibitor everolimus, the EVOLVE-1 clinical trial suggests.…
Pinpointing a weakness in bacteria’s protective barrier An international team of scientists have identified how gram-negative bacteria build a protective barrier against antibiotics.…
Carbapenems have stood the test of time so far but resistance is emerging Jenny Bryan takes a look at the discovery of carbapenem antibiotics and their role as the last line of defence against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.…
Thermotherapy and cryotherapy Hot and cold therapies are widely used to treat muscle pain and sports injuries. Help your patients choose the right treatment option with our essential guide…
Naloxegol effective in treating opioid-induced constipation Naloxegol has shown efficacy in two phase III clinical trials.…
Ever heard of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?One in 5,000 people has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome — at least twice the number as have sickle cell anaemia, phenylketonuria or haemophilia A. Learn more about it here…
