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Long Covid: patients say pain is worst symptom

Pain seems to be the most common and severe long Covid symptom, according to a new retrospective analysis.

05 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NSAIDs continue to be a source of avoidable harm

Problematic NSAID prescribing costs NHS England an estimated £31m over 10 years, says a new study.

26 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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New dermatology courses for community pharmacists

Each of the six courses includes case studies and skin examination advice.

23 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Cardiovascular disease: decline has stalled

Rising rates of other cardiovascular diseases have offset much of a decline in coronary heart disease.

05 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Passive vaping increases eczema risk in children

Researchers in the US are warning that parental vaping exacerbates atopic dermatitis in children.

10 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Semaglutide can lead to long-term weight loss

Semaglutide can produce weight loss and reduce waist size for at least four years, says new research.

06 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Non-melanoma skin cancer deaths rise

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer could soon overtake malignant melanoma mortality in England and Scotland.

06 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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New rabies vaccine for UK

Sanofi recently launched an inactivated rabies vaccine (Verorab) in the UK for all age groups.

20 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Fear of recurrence among individuals with remitted depression

About three-quarters of people with depression live in fear of recurrence, Canadian researchers report.

03 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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