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Screen time only mildly linked to behavioral problems, but may have social benefits

Written by | 26 Sep 2021

Study of nearly 12,000 kids finds no link to depression, anxiety University of Colorado at Boulder School-aged children who spend more time in front of screens are only… read more.

Study: Colon cancer risk extends to second and third-degree relatives

Written by | 25 Sep 2021

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Having second- or third-degree relatives with colorectal cancer increases a person’s risk of developing the disease, according to the findings of a study led by… read more.

Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity

Written by | 25 Sep 2021

American Society for Nutrition Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher… read more.

The business case for the VTE service

Written by | 25 Sep 2021

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;… read more.

FDA approves Invega Hayfera (6-month paliperidone palmitate), first and only twice-yearly treatment for adults with schizophrenia – Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Written by | 24 Sep 2021

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson has announced the FDA has approved long-acting atypical antipsychotic Invega Hafyera (6-month paliperidone palmitate), the first-and-only twice-yearly injectable for the… read more.

Action on overprescribing of medicines

Written by | 24 Sep 2021

Ministers are announcing action to prevent medicines being prescribed unnecessarily, following a new review led by Dr Keith Ridge CBE, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England. The review of… read more.

VTE pathways, clinics and prescribing

Written by | 24 Sep 2021

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… read more.

Engineers grow pancreatic ‘organoids’ that mimic the real thing

Written by | 23 Sep 2021

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT engineers, in collaboration with scientists at Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, have developed a new way to grow tiny replicas of the pancreas,… read more.

Migraine tied to poorer sleep for adults and children

Written by | 23 Sep 2021

Migraines are linked to poorer quality sleep in both adults and children, researchers reported on Sept. 22, 2021 in Neurology As background to the new meta-analysis, investigator and… read more.

Making the VTE service work in practice

Written by | 23 Sep 2021

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 –… read more.

UK MHRA grants marketing authorisation for Cibinqo for adults and adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis – Pfizer

Written by | 22 Sep 2021

Pfizer Inc. announced that the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted Great Britain marketing authorization for Cibinqo (abrocitinib), an oral, once-daily, Janus kinase 1… read more.

Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions

Written by | 22 Sep 2021

Massachusetts General Hospital Cutting 20% of sugar from packaged foods and 40% from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events (such as strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrests),… read more.

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