PM Johnson warns of hospital risk for unvaccinated
Around 90 percent of coronavirus patients in intensive care units have not had a booster jab, prime minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday (December...
Study indicates baby teeth may lead to spotting mental disorders in children
Baby teeth could one day lead to the development of a much-needed tool for identifying children who are at risk for psychological problems, a study...
US study finds consuming alcohol during pandemic has led to more liver disease, deaths
Researchers have projected the rates of liver disease and associated deaths due to increased alcohol consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The research has been published...
‘Ketamine therapy can reduce depression, suicidal thoughts’
Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, a recent study has revealed.
The research has been published...
‘Pandemic has positively changed patient perceptions about community pharmacy’
Sixty-seven per cent of UK independent pharmacists say the pandemic has positively changed how patients view the clinical services offered by community pharmacy.
The research...
‘No new Covid curbs for England in 2021’
England won't have any new Covid-19 restrictions before the end of 2021, health secretary Sajid Javid said on Monday (December 27) whilst the government...
Pharmacy review steering group aims to put proposals to vote before Easter 2022
After engaging with contractors and stakeholders of NHS Community Pharmacy, the pharmacy RSG (review steering group) is planning to put proposals to contractors’ vote...
Regulatory changes, including the National Enhanced Service come into effect
Amendments to the NHS (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013 along with introduction of a new type of pharmaceutical service come into effect from...
NHS chief thanks staff for ‘extraordinary team effort’ in face of Omicron
The new NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard acknowledged and thanked health service staff and volunteers for their “extraordinary team effort” while the country fights...
UK orders millions more antivirals to help fight Omicron
With growing concerns over the spread of Omicron variant, the UK has signed two contracts with drug majors Pfizer Inc. and Merck & Co...
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