More than 20% of adults think UTIs can be prevented with precautionary antibiotics A survey commissioned by the European Association of Urology also revealed that nearly 20% of UK adults believed that antibiotics are always needed for urinary tract infections.…
Health news round up: long-term conditions, cancer drugs and a medicines pricing stand-off Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises some important developments in health news.…
MHRA approves first new UTI antibiotic in 30 years Gepotidacin (Blujepa; GSK) is approved for the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs in patients aged 12 years and over, who weigh at least 40kg.…
Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis: an overview A summary of the different types of renal replacement therapy and the physiological implications of end-stage renal disease on medicines dosing and monitoring.…
Optimising use of SGLT2 inhibitors in hospital patients How pharmacists can evaluate SGLT2 inhibitor use in hospitalised patients with a well-balanced approach so that patients can simultaneously benefit from SGLT2 inhibitors and the reduction of diabetic ketoacidosis risk.…
NICE recommends vadadustat for anaemia during dialysis for chronic kidney disease Draft guidance says that vadadustat is a cost-effective oral alternative to erythropoiesis stimulating agents for the treatment of anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease receiving dialysis.…
Kidney stones: symptoms, diagnosis and management Kidney stones are a source of significant patient morbidity. Pharmacists can have an impact in identifying, triaging and supporting patients with the management of this condition.…
Test your knowledge of sexual and reproductive health This CPD and learning quiz can help you assess your knowledge of a range of sexually transmitted infections and related health issues.…
Rapid UTI test wins £8m Longitude Prize on Antimicrobial Resistance The winning test uses a urine sample on a smartphone-sized cartridge to identify the presence of a bacterial infection in 15 minutes and the antibiotic required within 45 minutes.…
First-in-class antibiotic provides effective treatment for UTIs, trial results suggest Gepotidacin showed non-inferiority to nitrofurantoin in one trial and superiority in another.…
