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Learning update: Light and shade

New guidance from the British Association of Dermatologists urges people to use sun protection for six months of the year. Skin cancer in the UK is at record levels – one in five will get it during their lifetime.

17 May 2023 , 12 Min Article

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Mapping fitness in the UK

A new study has found that Bristol is the UK city where the public are most interested in being or becoming healthy.

17 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Malnutrition: How to identify those at risk

In the first of a two-part feature, practice pharmacist Samantha Cudby and consultant dietitian Anne Holdoway look at the effects of malnutrition on key patient groups

25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Menopause matters

What can be done to help both patients and pharmacy teams feel more at ease when talking about menopause and other women’s health issues?

25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: Suicide rates among pharmacists

Pharmacists need to take every opportunity to watch for the warning signs of suicide — not just in their patients, but also among their colleagues and themselves, says PM clinical editor Mark Greener

25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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The pandemic's forgotten voices

There needs to be more transparency when it comes to the approval process for Covid treatments so that the immuno-suppressed can better understand the rationale behind decisions and not feel they have been abandoned.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Oral cancer cases on the rise

Often overshadowed by more high-profile cancers, oral cancer ranks as the sixth most common form of the disease globally, with cases in the UK more than doubling within the last generation.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Category overview: Hay fever

As we move into spring and the pollen season begins, here's a recap on hay fever signs, avoidance and management.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Identifying unusual skin conditions

Pharmacy teams are well practised in diagnosing and offering treatment advice for dermatological disorders such as eczema and acne – but what about the more unusual skin conditions that may be seen on very rare occasions?

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Minimising the environmental impact of inhalers

Around 3 per cent of the NHS carbon footprint is produced by inhalers. The main driver is the propellant gases contained inside pressurised metered dose inhalers. By Morag Punton.

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: Respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) places a significant yet frequently overlooked burden on the NHS especially during the winter months, so new treatments and vaccinations for the infection will address a real health need, writes PM clinical editor, Mark Greener

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Tackling healthcare’s carbon footprint

The NHS accounts for around 4 per cent of the UK’s total carbon emissions – but if each of us makes an effort then, collectively, we can make a meaningful difference.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical refresher: Recognising red and yellow flags in patients on opioids

Humanity has used opioids for millennia – Sumerian clay tablets from about 3000 BC mention the opium poppy. It’s telling that we are still trying to find the most effective way to use them, says Mark Greener.

16 Feb 2023 , 6 Min Article

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Service toolkit: Blood pressure checks

More pharmacies in England are getting involved in BP checks as part of the advanced service aiming to identify undiagnosed patients with hypertension.

13 Feb 2023 , 8 Min Article

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Covid's legacy in older people with asthma

One in seven older adults with asthma experienced depression for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Canadian research.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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