Accelerated use of electronic prescribing
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New study into link between IBD and colorectal cancers
In a new study, researchers have compared diseased colon tissue with healthy tissue to better understand how IBD is linked to an increased risk of...
Bridging the gap in heart failure awareness
The World Heart Federation (WHF) and AstraZeneca have published a new Heart Failure Gap Report bridging the gap in heart failure awareness.
While heart failure...
First Do No Harm: Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review publishes its recommendations
The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, chaired by Baroness Julia Cumberlege, has today published its report. Titled 'First Do No Harm', it comes...
People with neurological conditions lose out due to COVID-19 delays
In a recent survey of more than 1600 people with neurological conditions, over 7 in 10 respondents said they had experienced delays to their...
Without support for services post COVID-19 mental health crisis awaits
The BMA is warning that we could face a post COVID-19 mental health crisis if urgent support not provided for services. The BMA says...
People with diabetes ‘forgotten’ amid imminent easing of lockdown
People with diabetes have been ‘forgotten’ amid imminent easing of lockdown according to Diabetes UK. They say that steps to ease lockdown and reopen...
New online tool pinpoints HIV health inequalities in England
A new online tool has been launched which pinpoints HIV health inequalities in England, it's hoped it will improve prevention and planning. The rate of...
COVID-19 forces radical changes in NHS finance
Oli Hudson, Content Director at Wilmington Healthcare, discusses how COVID-19 is forcing radical changes in NHS finance and gives an overview of the latest...
STADA Health Report 2020: The future of health in Europe
The second international STADA Health Report on the future of health in Europe shows how people in Europe handle future-oriented health topics. A topic which...
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NICE recommendation for UCB’s bimekizumab as treatment for severe plaque psoriasis
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a Final Appraisal Determination, recommending UCB’s bimekizumab as an option for the treatment...
Amanda Pritchard appointed new Chief Executive Officer of NHS England
The first woman to lead NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has been appointed and will take up her post on Sunday August 1. She takes...
Study shows AZ’s COVID-19 vaccine did not increase rate of rare blood clots after...
Data published in The Lancet has demonstrated that AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 jab Vaxzevria (formerly AZD1222) does not increase the rate of rare blood clots after...
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New thinking will be required to adapt to the new normal life post COVID-19. I hate to start this article on a negative note, but...
ABPI Code & digital content myth-busting
Dr Rina Newton busts some myths to demonstrate the commercial wins when ABPI code compliance is not considered digital content’s arch nemesis. Top ten takeaways
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Negotiating the changing NHS landscape: five critical shifts the pharma industry must embrace
As the long-awaited Health and Care Bill begins its passage through parliament, Oli Hudson looks at five critical changes resulting from these reforms that...
Pancreatic Cancer Story: James Dadge
James, 44, lives in Manchester with his partner Andrea and sons Ben and Daniel. He was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour, with the primary...