Cases of Zika virus infection detected in Scotland Five people in Scotland have been diagnosed with Zika virus infection, the Scottish government has confirmed.…
High Court says NHS England was wrong to say it could not fund PrEP A High Court judge has ruled that NHS England was wrong to decide that it cannot fund a “game changing” drug that can prevent HIV infection.…
Pharmacy smoking cessation advisers feel underpaid and ill-prepared Smoking cessation advisers report a lack of interpersonal skills to deal with smokers and say they are not paid enough by the NHS to provide the service.…
Andrew Evans appointed chief pharmaceutical officer for Wales Andrew Evans has been appointed the new chief pharmaceutical officer for Wales, the Welsh Government has announced.…
Everyone should consider taking vitamin D during winter, PHE says The population of the UK should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter months, Public Health England has advised.…
New global HIV infections plateau at 2.6 million per year The number of people who have become infected with HIV has stayed at around 2.6 million each year over the past decade, new figures reveal.…
‘Five year forward view’ is unattainable with promised funding, MPs warn MPs say the funding challenges facing the NHS in England are “colossal” and that the £8.4m promised for the health service by 2020 in the 2015 autumn spending review is likely to be only half that amount in real terms. …
Efficacy is not highest priority for sunscreen buyers Healthcare professionals should advise consumers on adequate photoprotection, new study concludes.…
Ibuprofen and toremifene inhibit Ebola virus The surprising results could help guide the development of new Ebola treatments, say the researchers.…
Vaccines developed that completely protect against Zika in mice Human Zika vaccine should be “readily achievable” following success using flavivirus technique in mice.…
