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‘With Aβ accumulating in the brain through impaired clearance, not overproduction, Berger and Ede (2023) suggest that a possible explanation for this is reduced concentrations of insulin-degrading...
The purpose of the spacer device is to act as an intermediary chamber into which a pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI) can discharge the drug. This slows down the drug, which is propelled at force...
CYP450 enzymes increase clearance of contraceptive hormones, making them less effective. This includes all combined hormonal contraceptives, all progestogen-only pills (POP), the etonogestrel implant...
DPP supervision during and after NMP training can also be considered as a human factor, despite research showing that DPPs, on the whole, are enthusiastic about supervision (Jarmain et al, 2023)....
Shared decision making is crucial to the pharmacological management of persistent pain. This involves discussion about risks, benefits and potential consequences to facilitate formulation of a plan...
MART as a regimen works because it allows for automatic self-titration. By its very nature, the patient will take more ICS doses when they are symptomatic and default to baseline (preventer therapy...
A researcher from the University of Glasgow has received funding to develop new wearable technology capable of measuring the progress of neuromuscular diseases. Professor Hadi Heidari has been awarded...
A recent study explored menstrual health and menopause at work, the results of which are being used to inform new NHS Scotland policy.
Day 1: After recognition that early antipsychotic drugs acting on dopamine pathways had an impact on vomiting, the search was on for an anti-emetic without extra pyramidal side-effects (EPS)....
This article, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, sought to review the evidence surrounding nurse and pharmacist review of patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
Based on the information above, what is the minimum expected amount of sorbitol (in g) for an adult that could produce a laxative effect?
It has been more widely accepted in recent years that the inclusion of patients in the therapeutic prescribing process is more beneficial to the patient, and concordance considers the wishes and...
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