People with substance use disorders need more compassion from community pharmacy Several factors impact how services are delivered across integrated care boards that offer NHS Inclusion drug treatment services, making it increasingly difficult for people with substance use disorders to access the care they need when and where they need it.…
Primary biliary cholangitis: diagnosis and management Primarily affecting women, primary biliary cholangitis is a progressive condition that can result in end-stage liver disease.…
Liver cancer: screening, diagnosis and management An overview of hepatocellular cancer, including diagnosis and the available treatment options.…
Dose adjustments of antimicrobials in patients with hepatic impairment An overview of appropriate dosing of antimicrobials in patients with hepatic impairment.…
Liver function tests: indication and interpretation This article describes the liver function tests, aiming to support pharmacists in using them and in interpreting their results.…
Medicines management in adult patients undergoing liver transplantation Medication regimes for patients undergoing liver transplantation can be complex, meaning pharmacists must consider how best to optimise medicines and manage side effects.…
Case study: primary biliary cholangitis management with obeticholic acid This article considers how a patient with primary biliary cholangitis should be managed, following non-response to ursodeoxycholic acid.…
A day in the life of a liver intensive therapy unit pharmacist Sara Sawieres details a typical day as lead pharmacist for the liver intensive therapy unit at King’s College Hospital.…
Palliative management in end-stage liver disease Early palliative interventions, including reviewing regular medicines and managing common symptoms, enables patients to remain comfortable during end-of-life care.…
Proton pump inhibitors linked to liver disease, researchers find Researchers have found evidence that use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may cause changes to gut bacteria that can promote liver disease.…
