Hypertension drugs promote and suppress weight loss simultaneously in obese patients A leaky blood-brain barrier in obese people may explain why hypertension drugs do not lead to weight loss but could point to new obesity treatments, say researchers.…
Beta-blocker eyedrops increase asthma exacerbations The rate of moderate asthma exacerbations increased after patients used non-selective beta-blocker eye drops, study finds.…
Meet the regional finalists of I Love My Pharmacist: Northern England The public has until 21 July 2016 to vote for their favourite regional finalist of the 2016 I Love My Pharmacist Award. The pharmacist with the highest number of votes in each region will then meet with the judging panel who will decide the 2016 champion.…
What should the RPS do to ensure the professional autonomy of its members isn’t adversely affected by the working conditions imposed by employers? Candidates explain what they think the Royal Pharmaceutical Society should do to ensure the professional autonomy of its members isn’t adversely affected by the working conditions imposed by employers.…
Older patients may benefit from slightly higher blood pressure targets High systolic blood pressure is linked to poorer outcomes among patients with chronic kidney disease, but this association is weaker among older patients, a study shows.…
COX-2 inhibitors might prevent pre-eclampsia Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitor celecoxib reversed early signs of pre-eclampsia in pregnant mice.…
New public health campaign targets middle-aged adults A campaign to persuade middle-aged adults to adopt a healthier lifestyle so they live longer and healthier has been launched by Public Health England (PHE).…
Why deintensification of drug therapy could be beneficial for some patients Intensive drug treatment for certain patients with comorbidities can sometimes do more harm than good.…
Electronic repeat dispensing service at heart of PSNC’s proposals for clinically focused pharmacy service An electronic repeat dispensing service for people with long-term conditions should become routine for community pharmacists in England, according to proposals for a more clinically led profession drawn up by national negotiators.…
Why sprinting to change clinical practice guidelines on blood pressure treatment is premature Caution is required when the media reports on high profile medical studies.…
