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Weighing in

A woman’s worth should never be limited to how much she weighs. The role that weight plays in overall wellbeing, however, should not be ignored.

19 May 2024

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A plateful

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and the first signs that someone may be suffering are often psychological and/or behavioural.

15 May 2024

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Everyday scenario: Dealing with elbow pain

Andrew Cotton, a man in his mid-40s, asks for a “good painkiller” to ease the pain he has been experiencing in his elbow for a number of weeks. He says it seems to be getting worse. He has been taking paracetamol on a regular basis and has no other conditions. What do you advise?

13 May 2024

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Learning update: Focus on wound care

This concise learning update will help pharmacy teams to manage wounds and select appropriate plasters, dressings and topical applications with confidence to minimise scarring.

07 May 2024

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Fear of recurrence among individuals with remitted depression

About three-quarters of people with depression live in fear of recurrence, Canadian researchers report.

03 May 2024

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Does the way TB is identified need a rethink?

Current practice is missing large numbers of tuberculosis patients, researchers say, as many do not have the persistent cough that is commonly regarded as the main diagnostic trigger.

03 May 2024

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Hair loss drug to come with warning card amid sexual dysfunction reports

MHRA concerned by low awareness of potential side effects from finasteride.

30 Apr 2024

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Montelukast PIL updated to warn of neuropsychiatric reactions

MHRA says patients should be alert to behaviour and mood-related changes associated with the treatment, and seek urgent medical attention if neuropsychiatric reactions occur.

30 Apr 2024

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Product update: Fusion Allergy

A summer marketing campaign – ‘Your natural phewww from hay fever’ – will highlight Fusion Allergy Nasal Spray and Fusion Allergy Eye Drops.

26 Apr 2024

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Bladder weakness

More than three million people in the UK are estimated to experience urinary incontinence, making the advice and support available from the pharmacy crucial.

24 Apr 2024

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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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