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Pollen problems

The number of hayfever sufferers in the UK is expected to soar to 31.8 million by 2030, with the pollen season starting as early as January.

24 Apr 2024

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A deep dive into the dermis

When it comes to the skin, there is more than meets the eye – literally. Only the first layer of the skin is visible, which in combination with two other layers, works constantly to protect and insulate the body.

24 Apr 2024

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RPS updates patient safety standards

Implementation will demonstrate a patient safety culture in all pharmacy teams, says the RPS.

24 Apr 2024

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Mouthing off

Oral health is a key indicator of overall general health and wellbeing, with pharmacy teams at the front line of detection and prevention of many mouth problems.

23 Apr 2024

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Vaginal health screening tampon available at boots.com

Diagnostic device collects more vaginal fluid than a standard swab improving reliability and comfort.

23 Apr 2024

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Clinical briefing: Dementia – lessons from history

Dementia researchers image brains, search for biomarkers and scan genomes. Perhaps they also need to look beyond high-tech and into the past...

22 Apr 2024

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Supporting customers with allergic rhinitis

This video will help you refresh your recommendations for allergic rhinitis and understand the key benefits of fexofenadine

16 Apr 2024

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Hayfever and allergy hub

Update your knowledge on allergic rhinitis with a range of learning resources, brought you to by Allevia

16 Apr 2024

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UK pollen forecast in your area

This pollen forecast is created using information from the Met Office weather data combined with data organisations such as the National Pollen and Aerobiological Unit.

12 Apr 2024

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Decongestant nasal spray can improve quality of life

Research shows that 0.1% xylometazoline nasal spray significantly improves quality of life for patients with common cold.

08 Apr 2024

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Rhinitis and asthma increase CVD risk

Asthma and allergic rhinitis may increase the risk of angina, coronary heart disease and myocardial infarctions, according to a recent analysis.

08 Apr 2024

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Hayfever

The hayfever season – starting as early as January – is coincident with large numbers of people looking to their pharmacy for help. To cope with this influx, pharmacy teams need to be on the ball with OTC solutions and remedies.

26 Mar 2024

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A gut feeling

We are all familiar with the sayings “trust your gut” and “follow your gut” but what is this intuitive value we have placed here? Training Matters explores why the gut has become known as the epicentre of health and how to maintain it.

25 Mar 2024

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No gain with pain

Many people believe that aches and pains are inevitable as we age, but this is not the case. Training Matters explores how simple changes and habits can positively impact joint and muscle health

25 Mar 2024

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