BioCryst remains hopeful of FDA approval for its single-dose influenza drug despite mixed results An experimental single-dose influenza drug has demonstrated mixed results in treating adult patients with flu when administered within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.…
Pharmacy-led flu vaccination programme put on hold after GPs object GPs in Shropshire and Staffordshire have objected to plans to allow pharmacists to deliver an influenza vaccination programme targeting at-risk patients.…
The Ebola outbreak International health organizations are struggling to contain the biggest Ebola outbreak on record. …
Medicines supply chain ‘overwhelmed’ by Ebola crisis Pharmacists working in West Africa have spoken about the overwhelming scale of the challenges they have faced in Liberia in the battle against the Ebola virus.…
A pioneer in AIDS research from the very start Dutch researcher Joep Lange dedicated his career to groundbreaking HIV and AIDS research and was passionate about improving access to antiretroviral therapy in developing countries.…
HIV: pathology, diagnosis and prevention The human immunodeficiency virus hijacks the immune system of its host. Despite the success of antiretroviral therapy, challenges still remain in reducing the spread of the virus…
HIV: management Combined antiretroviral therapy is taken by people with HIV infection to prolong and improve quality of life. Patients require a high level of support to help them adhere to the complex regimens prescribed…
Controlled release of antiretroviral drugs by intravaginal ring Device releases combination of drugs over a month.…
Antiretroviral treatment linked to suicide Patients taking antiretroviral efavirenz were twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts, attempt suicide or take their own life.…
It may not be perfect, but the influenza vaccine has saved many people’s livesVaccination has helped reduced the spread of seasonal and pandemic influenza in the UK for over 50 years. Jenny Bryan takes a look at the history of the flu vaccine…