Pharmaceuticals
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Limit opioids on discharge from emergency departments – conference
Emergency department doctors should limit the extent of opioid prescriptions given to patients who are being discharged after injury, a European conference has been told. Read more
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NICE recommends first treatment for acute migraine
The NHS is to get its first low-cost drug for acute migraine in adults, heralding a “step-change in treatment”, it was announced today. Read more
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Most effective stop-smoking aids measured
A new study has looked into the benefits and harms of various smoking cessation approaches. Read more
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Two drug approach for acute coronary syndrome
Immediate treatment with two cholesterol-lowering drugs could reduce mortality among people suffering acute coronary syndrome, researchers report today. Read more
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Chinese medicine may benefit heart failure
Good results have been seen for the traditional Chinese medicine qiliqiangxin after a diagnosis of heart failure, a European heart conference has heard. Read more
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Levonorgestrel more effective with an anti-inflammatory medication
An emergency contraceptive medicine works better when combined with an anti-inflammatory medication, according to the first study of its kind, reported today. Read more
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Novel antibody for rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease
A novel antibody has shown promise for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), researchers reported today. Read more
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New hope for Alzheimer’s vaccine
An anti-ageing vaccine may have benefits against Alzheimer’s disease, a scientific conference heard last night. Read more
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Polypills among treatments added to WHO list
Polypills are among drugs added to the World Health Organization’s essential medicines list, it has been announced. Read more
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How successful HIV therapy prevents transmission
Patients who take daily antiretroviral therapy have almost no risk of passing on HIV, according to a major new study published today. Read more