NHS England confirms decision not to fund drug that helps prevent HIV
NHS England has stood firm on its decision not to fund a preventative treatment for HIV. A row erupted earlier this year after the body said it would not routinely
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Tag: Medication / Vaccines
Scottish hospitals report tripling in infections resistant to ‘last-resort antibiotics’
The number of infections resistant to “last-resort antibiotics” in Scottish hospitals has tripled in two years, new figures have shown. There were 66 organisms resistant to last-ditch carbapenem antibiotics in
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Government to introduce new targets to halve drug resistant infections by 2020
David Cameron has committed his Government to halving drug-resistant bug infections by 2020, with measures including the introduction of tough new targets to limit inappropriate use of antibiotics. The commitment
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Reorganisation of cancer trial centres to speed up experimental treatments
Doctors are to bring experimental cancer treatments to patients sooner under a reorganisation of trial centres. A new collaboration will allow the Experimental Cancer Medicines Centre (ECMC) Network to speed
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Major review warns antibiotic resistance bigger threat to mankind than cancer
Doctors should be forced to perform diagnostic tests on patients before prescribing antibiotics which are currently being dished out “like sweets”, according to a major review of antibiotic resistance. Experts
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Boots may offer in-store treatments to ‘take pressure from NHS’
Boots is considering offering more complex treatments in-store, including skin cancer checks and diabetes management. The company’s chief pharmacists told The Times that the NHS needed the firm to help
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Alliance proposes partial return of prescription charges in Northern Ireland
The Alliance Party has pledged to reintroduce prescription charges for those able to pay for medication in Northern Ireland. Children, the elderly and people with long-term conditions would be among
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Boots may face probe over medication scheme abuse claims
Boots could face an investigation over allegations it has been telling pharmacy staff to abuse a patient medication scheme to boost profits. It has been reported that the UK’s biggest
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Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of bladder cancer, researchers find
A diabetes drug can increase a person’s risk of bladder cancer, researchers have found. The anti-diabetic drug pioglitazone helps to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Medication training urged as study shows care home residents struggle swallowing
Research showing up to half of the residents in some care homes have difficulty swallowing has fuelled calls for more staff training about the dangers of tampering with medication to
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