Lipophilic bisphosphonates used to target lung cancer A new generation of lipophilic bisphosphonates has been designed to target cancer, with a zoledronic acid analogue demonstrating efficacy against lung adenocarcinoma.…
Forces driving the evolution of biologics into biosimilars and biobetters As demand for biologics increases, manufacturers are devising strategies to maximise their returns on investment and benefit patients.…
NSAID users see an increased risk of venous thrombosis, study shows A meta-analysis investigating the association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and venous thromboembolism suggests NSAIDs should be prescribed with caution.…
Still feeling the Vioxx pain Ten years after Vioxx was abruptly withdrawn from the market, its story is still affecting society’s perception of the drug regulatory system and the safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.…
Latest trials do not support link between bisphosphonate use and reduced breast cancer risk Randomised controlled trials fail to confirm association between osteoporosis treatments and decreased breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women.…
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.…
Telecare management proves helpful in patients with chronic painResearch shows a telephone and internet-based approach can improve pain outcomes.…
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…
Rheumatoid arthritis: a patient journeyThis case study aims to help you understand the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, the different medicines that may be prescribed and the support you can give patients…
Gout: clinical features and diagnosisDuring an attack of gout, a person will experience excruciating pain, redness and swelling in one or more peripheral joints. The condition is caused by deposition of urate crystals in the affected joints.…