Patients enrolled in COVID Watch were 68 percent less likely to die from COVID-19. A retrospective cohort analysis found that an algorithm-based automated text messaging system saved a […]
Medicines approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to treat one illness could be repurposed by academics and non-governmental organisations as therapies for other illnesses, as part of […]
A study of rheumatology patients and clinicians has found that while the majority found phone or video consultations more convenient than face-to-face consultations, they viewed so-called telemedicine as […]
Inviting your MP to spend a day shadowing your work is a good way to raise awareness of the critical work that pharmacists undertake in the healthcare system, […]
The International Osteoporosis Foundation’s (IOF) Capture the Fracture® program has launched a new, enhanced online platform to enable coordinated post-fracture care services (including ‘Fracture Liaison Services’, or FLS) to […]
In response to Sajid Javid’s statement that he would give pharmacists the right to prescribe to give doctors more time with patients, Jonathan Ashworth immediately tweeted that pharmacists […]
A robust business case can be made for the VTE service and the coronavirus pandemic has further demonstrated the value of the service, according to Mr Kieron Power; […]
Patient pathways, independent prescribing by pharmacists and education of junior doctors all contribute to the effective operation of the VTE service, according to Mr Kieron Power; Lead Pharmacist […]
Recurrence of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) may be more common than people think and 30% of people develop post thrombotic syndrome, according to Mr Kieron Power; Lead Pharmacist – […]
Specialist pharmacists are now the primary clinicians who look after patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. IMI spoke to Mr Kieron Power, Clinical Lead […]
Community pharmacies in England will be able to provide blood pressure checks to people aged 40 and over from October thanks to a new deal between pharmacies and […]
Community pharmacies have been rated the number 1 most essential local service in the 2021 Community Barometer, a poll conducted by the Association of Convenience Stores. The 2021 […]
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