A pioneer in AIDS research from the very start Dutch researcher Joep Lange dedicated his career to groundbreaking HIV and AIDS research and was passionate about improving access to antiretroviral therapy in developing countries.…
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.…
HIV: pathology, diagnosis and prevention The human immunodeficiency virus hijacks the immune system of its host. Despite the success of antiretroviral therapy, challenges still remain in reducing the spread of the virus…
HIV: management Combined antiretroviral therapy is taken by people with HIV infection to prolong and improve quality of life. Patients require a high level of support to help them adhere to the complex regimens prescribed…
Bedaquiline in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis The first new anti-tuberculosis drug since 1967 could revolutionise therapy and tackle resistant strains.…
Vaccine shows promise against dengue A recombinant vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease has shown efficacy in a phase III randomised clinical trial.…
Controlled release of antiretroviral drugs by intravaginal ring Device releases combination of drugs over a month.…
Antiretroviral treatment linked to suicide Patients taking antiretroviral efavirenz were twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts, attempt suicide or take their own life.…
It may not be perfect, but the influenza vaccine has saved many people’s livesVaccination has helped reduced the spread of seasonal and pandemic influenza in the UK for over 50 years. Jenny Bryan takes a look at the history of the flu vaccine…
How filgrastim has helped control neutropenia and prevent sepsisHow the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor filgrastim has become part of the staple diet of chemotherapy…