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Day 1: #mebendazole is a synthetic benzimidazole derivative, designed as a broad...
This article, published in the British Journal of General Practice, aimed to identify the training needs, core competencies and learning methods for staff in general practice in the UK who provided...
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet therapy that is used to prevent myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in individuals with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) (either managed medically or with PCI), those...
Dopamine is a cardiac stimulant and is a naturally occurring precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine. Dopamine has alpha-adrenergic effects and stimulates beta1 receptors in cardiac muscle to...
‘Klas et al (2023) consider how ethical issues acquired relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on amantadine, a drug often used in neurological conditions’
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2006) has shown that substantial cost savings can be achieved through identifying and treating malnutrition, subsequently reducing health...
As this project aimed to appraise and synthesise results of previous research, this review was conducted systematically, using primary research between 2013 and 2022, to evaluate the reliability and...
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A neonate, weighing 700 g is prescribed a dopamine infusion. What is the initial dose? What is the maximum dose and infusion rate?
On 14 August, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the recent mpox outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The declaration was given at the recommendation of an...
Day 1: As it is chemically related to the neurotransmitter GABA, #baclofen was trialed for epilepsy in the 1960s, but found ineffective, However, a centrally acting muscle relaxant effect was...
This article, online ahead of publication in the Journal of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, sought to explore the breadth and depth of prescribing practice of non-medical prescribers (NMPs)...
Several glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists used to manage blood glucose levels in people living with type 2 diabetes, have been in short supply globally. This includes glucagon-like peptide-1...
Almost a decade ago, Cunningham (2015) acknowledged vaccination as one of the major medical advances of modern times but added that ‘public health officials have become intoxicated by success and have...
The neonatal period refers to the first 28 days of life for a term infant. Prescribing for neonates differs from that for older children and adults due to differences in anatomy and physiology,...
This section will delve into the specific changes that occur in the pharmacokinetic processes – absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion – as people age. Each subsection will discuss the...
To understand the lived experiences of DPPs, and explore the enablers and barriers to this role using focus groups..
A lot has happened since I last wrote to you. We have had a general election with major party manifestos designed to help us choose who to vote for based on values and promises. The result of the 4...
Day 1: #melatonin is derived from the pineal gland & was first isolated in the late 1950s. Named from observation of altered frog pigmentation, but the role for human melanin is unknown. Known for...
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This article, published in the International Journal for Advancing Practice, reviewed the factors influencing UK paramedic advanced practice. The article defines advanced clinical practitioners as...
‘In April 2019, following a public consultation, as well as advice from the Advisory Council of the Misuse of Drugs, gabapentinoids were reclassified as Class C controlled substances and scheduled...
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