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Vitamin D: where we are now?

Written by | 4 Dec 2022

Vitamin D deficiency is common but vitamin D supplementation is relatively safe and is not an expensive treatment or prevention option argues Martin Hewison, Professor of Molecular Endocrinology,… read more.

The impact of vitamin D on auto-immune disease

Written by | 3 Dec 2022

A recent prospective study has shown that vitamin D supplementation has a “strongly positive effect” in reducing the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis, Martin Hewison, Professor of Molecular Endocrinology,… read more.

Why do people become vitamin D deficient?

Written by | 2 Dec 2022

Vitamin D deficiency occurs even in sunny parts of the world and one way to tackle it could be fortification of flour, a foodstuff that is used by… read more.

Vitamin D and auto-immune disease

Written by | 1 Dec 2022

Vitamin D has a clear role in regulating the immune/inflammatory response and association studies have demonstrated a link between vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune diseases. However, supplementation is… read more.

Vitamin D: endocrine, intracrine and paracrine functions

Written by | 30 Nov 2022

Recent studies suggest that vitamin D has a much broader role in the human body than its well-documented effects on calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. It has a… read more.

The community pharmacy role in suicide prevention

Written by | 11 Nov 2022

The inclusion of antidepressants in the New Medicine Service for community pharmacists provides a good opportunity for pharmacist to provide extra support for patients at a critical time,… read more.

Understanding key issues in suicide prevention

Written by | 10 Nov 2022

Understanding the services that are available and the importance of avoiding stigmatising language can be key steps in contributing to suicide prevention, according to Dr Hayley Gorton, senior… read more.

Suicide prevention in perspective

Written by | 9 Nov 2022

Pharmacists and their teams represent an untapped resource in the field of suicide prevention. IMI spoke to Dr Hayley Gorton, senior lecturer in pharmacy practice at the University… read more.

Best practice for assessing bone health and fracture risk

Written by | 25 Oct 2022

Professor John Carey, Consultant Rheumatologist at Galway University Hospital says the best practice for assessing bone health and fracture risk is to identify people for primary prevention before… read more.

Celebrating Pharmacy Technician Day 18th October 2022

Written by | 18 Oct 2022

In order to celebrate Pharmacy Technician Day 2022 IMI took the opportunity to interview Claire Steele, President of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK). In this short… read more.

Career pathways for pharmacy technicians

Written by | 18 Oct 2022

Being a pharmacy technician is a fulfilling and rewarding career, and furthermore, pharmacy technicians are always in demand, according to Claire Steele, President of the Association of Pharmacy… read more.

The scope of the pharmacy technician’s role

Written by | 18 Oct 2022

Pharmacy technicians work in a wide variety of settings and have an integral role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines. We spoke to Claire Steele,… read more.

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