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Combining a GLP-1 receptor agonist plus insulin proves more effective than other diabetes therapies

An alternative to insulin achieved robust glucose control for diabetes with no increased risk of hypoglycaemia or weight gain, conclude the authors of a systematic review of therapies.…

Mentally ill patients can benefit from using social networks to communicate

Social networks can be a useful tool to help patients with mental illnesses.…

US antibiotic stewardship reduces drug resistance and cost

A comprehensive antibiotic stewardship programme at a New York city hospital saved money, reduced drug-resistant infections and led to an increase in the reporting of adverse events.…

FDA adds another weight loss drug to the US market

Combination therapy Contrave is the third weight loss drug to be approved by the US FDA in recent years. …

Modern drugs holding up well against antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, suggests research

Data from a US study suggest meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus samples are susceptible to ceftaroline, a new cephalosporin antibiotic.…

What impact did social media have on Walgreen’s decision to keep US headquarters?

Companies in the United States that contemplate shipping their headquarters to countries with lower tax rates also need to consider another type of departure, specifically the fleeing of their no longer loyal customers.…

How to gain your licence to practise as a pharmacist in the US

British pharmacist Hannah Weekes tells you what you need to do in order to register as a pharmacist in the US and provides useful advice to help smooth your journey.…