Coronavirus tests – how should they be used?
People often ask if there a case for using both the molecular test and the antigen test. International Medical Information (IMI) interviewed two pathology experts – Mr Michael […]
People often ask if there a case for using both the molecular test and the antigen test. International Medical Information (IMI) interviewed two pathology experts – Mr Michael […]
Understanding what the different tests mean and how they can be used most appropriately underpins the test and trace process. International Medical Information (IMI) interviewed two pathology experts […]
During the pandemic the oncology pharmacy service at Velindre Cancer Centre demonstrated its ability to react rapidly to service demands and to patients’ needs, according to Rhiannon Walters-Davies, […]
Modifications of cancer treatment regimens to reduce time spent in hospital, a drive-through pharmacy service and a technician-led virtual counselling clinic were some of the measures introduced at […]
Patients could self-treat covid-19 symptoms with aspirin and GPs should consider prescribing indomethacin, according to retired GP and researcher, Dr Colin Brown. Covid-19 is associated with musculoskeletal pain […]
The use of NSAIDs in early covid-19 needs more research, according to retired GP and researcher, Dr Colin Brown. “We know from the RECOVERY study1 that dexamethasone is effective […]
In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic there was concern that the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs might be harmful and people were advised to use only […]
The similarities between the ACE-inhibitor cough and the cough of covid-19 prompted Dr Colin Brown, a retired GP and researcher, to investigate further. “The ACEI cough is stopped […]