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Immuno-oncology agents for cancer therapy Subscription
Abstract: Until recently, cancer therapy comprised of four main types of treatment: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Over the past decade, immuno-oncology (IO) has emerged as a novel and important approach to cancer treatment through the stimulation of the body’s own immune system to kill cancer cells. This newly recognised method of treating cancer is rapidly developing, with many accelerated approvals by the US Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines ...
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Effective detection and management of hypertension through community pharmacy in England Subscription
Management of hypertension does not routinely occur in English pharmacies, despite community pharmacy being an ideal place for screening to take place. By examining and learning from the evidence, pharmacies in England can help patients maintain ideal blood pressure levels and improve health outcomes.
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The precision medicine approach to cancer therapy: part 2 — haematological malignancies Subscription
An overview of the anticancer agents that have been approved for use in the UK as part of a precision medicine approach for haematological malignancies, along with information relating to the relevant biomarkers and biomarker assays currently available.
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Recent advances in the oral delivery of biologics Subscription
An overview of the key physiological barriers to oral delivery of biologics and the strategies to overcome them that are currently being tested.
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The precision medicine approach to cancer therapy: part 1 — solid tumours Subscription
An overview of the anticancer agents that have been approved for use in the UK as part of a precision medicine approach for solid tumours, along with information relating to the relevant biomarkers and biomarker assays currently available.
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Role of dual and triple fixed-dose combination inhalers in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Subscription
A review of the current evidence, including the safety and efficacy of dual and triple-combination inhalers for the treatment of stable COPD, and their place in therapy.
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Simulation-based training: applications in clinical pharmacy Subscription
With the evolving role of pharmacists and the growing complexity of healthcare, there is a need for interventions and innovations to enhance both individual task and team performance. Simulation-based training is an educational platform with potential in this area. This article outlines its applications in pharmacy and how it can support the skill acquisition and development of pharmacists.
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Risk factors for mortality, hospitalisation and imprisonment in substance misuse patients Subscription
Pharmacists should be aware of the mortality rates and adverse outcomes, including hospitalisation and imprisonment, that are rife in illicit drug users and patients on opioid substitution therapy, in order to optimise patient safety and reduce adverse outcomes.
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Pharmacy’s role in antimicrobial resistance and stewardship Subscription
This article summarises the evidence supporting the role of pharmacists and pharmacy teams in antimicrobial stewardship and outlines the impact of their activities.
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Community pharmacists' contribution to public health: assessing the global evidence base Subscription
In the UK, community pharmacies are more accessible to the general population than general practices. Therefore, government white papers and briefing documents from pharmacy professional bodies have advocated the expansion of the role of community pharmacists, particularly in relation to the provision of services that contribute to disease prevention and health improvement. It is unknown whether the same evidence exists globally for the expansion of these roles. This article attempts ...
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