Supporting pharmacist prescribers in the UK Pharmacist prescribers in the North East of England were asked to explain what they used their qualification for and what problems they face. David Gibson describes what the survey showed.…
Winifred Margaret Webster diesOn 14 April 2015, Winifred Margaret Webster MRPharmS, aged 86, of 4 Lincoln Grove, Harwood, Bolton, Lancashire BL2 4EG. Mrs Webster registered with the Society in 1950.…
Managing the risk of bleeding with new oral anticoagulants Safeguarding patients against the risk of bleeding is a vital role for pharmacists when dealing with patients taking new oral anticoagulants.…
Cracking your knuckles will do you no harmScientists have used an MRI scanner to observe what happens when you crack your knuckles — a process that does not seem to cause ill health effects.…
Health issues for those who stay up latePeople who stay up late, so-called “night owls”, are more likely to develop particular health issues than those who go to bed early.…
Placebo effect genes identifiedResearchers have identified at least 11 genes that influence individuals’ susceptibility to the placebo effect.…
Could changing the cooking method result in a lower-calorie food?The number of usable calories in rice can be lowered by boiling it in water and coconut oil and then cooling it.…
Could an Anglo-Saxon remedy help kill MRSA?An Anglo-Saxon recipe that combines garlic, leeks, wine and ox gall may be a useful antibacterial agent, writes Pam Mason.…
Pharmacist-led monitoring improves adherence to dabigatran Adherence to the oral anticoagulant dabigatran varies substantially among clinics and is higher at sites with pharmacist-led monitoring and appropriate patient selection, a US study has found.…
Holistic service from community pharmacists can reduce fall risk and improve patients’ quality of life A holistic, community pharmacy-based medicines review service directed at older patients taking four or more medicines can improve quality of life, medicines adherence and reduce the risk of falls, suggests new research.…