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Fun but gimmicky show puts competing health theories to the test Subscription
Although it does not present any revolutionary ideas, The Twinstitute takes a fun look at health fads and alternatives to common medicines.
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s health show is a quintessentially ‘LA’ mish-mash of self-indulgence Subscription
‘The Goop Lab’ offers viewers an insight into controversial and costly alternative wellness therapies — be prepared to take it with a pinch of salt.
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Original Victorian pharmacy recreated in full at the Science Museum Subscription
One of London’s flagship museums invites visitors to Gibson and Son’s, a Victorian chemist’s shop preserved in time.
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Useful look at the wider societal effects of the contraceptive pill Subscription
How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control by Sarah Hill
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Gripping account of the human cost of the United States' opioid crisis Subscription
BBC Three. Addicted: America’s Opioid Crisis
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A heated look at vaccine opposition Subscription
BBC. Conspiracy Files: Vaccine Wars. Current Affairs Television: London; 2019
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Honest and challenging look at the state of young people's mental health in the UK Subscription
Dispatches. Young, British and Depressed. London: Channel 4; 2019
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Clear guide to managing the menopause and using HRT Subscription
Menopause: All you need to know in one concise manual by Louise Newson
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Heartening documentary on the power of the sanitary pad Subscription
A powerful short film documenting India’s revolution against the stigma of talking about menstruation.
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Guide to prescribing children's medicine Subscription
Prescribing medicines for children: from drug development to practical administration, by Barker B, Turner M and Sharland M (eds).
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Simple app helps patients take control of their medical appointments and treatments Subscription
Patient Access by patient.co.uk.
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Straightforward app to alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety Subscription
An app for those who need help with making the most of living in the moment.
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Fitness app gives patients with long-term conditions a prescription for exercise Subscription
iPrescribe Exercise app
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Cardiac surgeon poses unsupported claims in guide to long life Subscription
The Longevity Paradox by Steven Gundry.
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A critical look at those responsible for the opioid epidemic in the United States Subscription
Dopesick: Dealers, doctors, and the drug company that addicted America by Beth Macy.
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Guide to a longer and healthier life Subscription
The Longevity Solution: rediscovering centuries-old secrets to a healthy, long life, by James DiNicolantonio and Jason Fung
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How pharmacists can reduce deaths from opioid misuse Subscription
The Pharmacist’s Guide to Opioid Use Disorders, edited by Merrill Norton.
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Captivating insight into landmark drugs and their discoveries Subscription
Ten Drugs: how plants, powders, and pills have shaped the history of medicine by Thomas Hager.
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How pharmacists can support patients' psychological, as well as physical, needs Subscription
The fifteen minute hour: efficient and effective patient-centered consultation skills by Marian R Stuart and Joseph A Lieberman
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Exhibition tracks public health campaigns' evolution from frightening to friendly Subscription
The Public Health England-curated exhibition charts the government’s changing health messages and evolving approach to delivering them.
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Lifestyle book shares new approach to eating rather than another fad diet Subscription
‘The Diet Fix: How to lose weight and keep it off… one last time’ by Zoe Harcombe
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Comprehensive guide to identifying diseases caused by drug therapy Subscription
Drug-induced Diseases: Prevention, Detection, and Management, edited by James E Tisdale and Douglas A Miller.
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Alternative take on statins, fat and cholesterol is an intriguing read Subscription
A Statin Nation: Damaging millions in a brave new post-health world by Malcolm Kendrick.
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Brush up on medicinal chemistry fundamentals with this easy-to-follow guide Subscription
Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry, by Marc W Harrold and Robin M Zavod.
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Fascinating but disheartening account of the corporate greed at the heart of the opioid crisis Subscription
American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts, by Chris McGreal.
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Brilliant advice for pharmacy managers and leaders Subscription
Other people’s shoes: 40 Questions for Leaders and Managers, by Ken Jarrold.
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Global take on pharmaceutical care valuable for UK pharmacy services Subscription
The Pharmacist Guide to Implementing Pharmaceutical Care, edited by Filipa Alves da Costa, JW Foppe van Mil & Aldo Alvarez-Risco.
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Pharmacy-focused marketing guide helps community pharmacists promote services Subscription
Pharmacy Marketing Formulary by Gavin Birchall.
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Indispensable reference for paediatric injectable drugs Subscription
Pediatric Injectable Drugs 11th Edition (The Teddy Bear Book), by Stephanie J Phelps, Tracy M Hagemann, Kelly R Lee & A Jill Thompson
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Accessible guide to targeted cancer treatments rich in scientific content Subscription
A Beginner’s Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatment, by Elaine Vickers.
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Tips to share with patients who struggle to sleep well Subscription
How to sleep well: The science of sleeping smarter, living better and being productive, by Neil Stanley.
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Useful step-by-step guide to aseptic compounding Subscription
Aseptic Compounding Technique: Learning and mastering the ritual, by Zachary Thomas Jordan
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Much-needed guide to undertaking research in pharmacy practice Subscription
Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice: Methods and Applications Made Easy, by Zubin Austin and Jane Sutton.
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Big pharma, government and GPs under fire in polypharmacy investigation Subscription
Too many pills: How too much medicine is endangering our health and what can be done about it, by James Le Fanu
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Valuable and easy-to-use drug information resource Subscription
AHFS Drug Information 2018, edited by Gerald K McEvoy
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Patient-friendly advice for people with skin problems Subscription
The Skincare Bible: Your No-nonsense Guide to Great Skin, by Anjali Mahto.
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Cardiologist's claims for health benefits of lectin-free diet are questionable Subscription
The Plant Paradox: The hidden dangers in ‘healthy’ foods that cause disease and weight gain by Steven Gundry.
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One-stop resource for pharmacists in HIV care Subscription
HIV pharmacotherapy: the pharmacist’s role in care and treatment, edited by Jason J Schafer, Jennifer M Cocohoba, Elizabeth M Sherman and Alice L Tseng.
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Tales and take-home lessons from general practice Subscription
What’s in a story? Lessons for general practice, by David Orlans, Rodger Charlton & Samuel Finnikin
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Welcome update to resource on sterile compounding Subscription
Compounding sterile preparations: 4th edition, edited by E Clyde Buchanan, Philip J Schneider & Ryan A Forrey.
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A fascinating insight into sleep and health Subscription
Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams, by Matthew Walker
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Making parenteral drugs in short supply last longer Subscription
Extended Stability for Parenteral Drugs, 6th edition, by Caryn Dellamorte Bing and Anna Nowobilski-Vasilios
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Working to reverse the cognitive decline of dementia Subscription
The end of Alzheimer’s: the first programme to prevent and reverse the cognitive decline of dementia, by Dale E Bredesen
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Decision making in pharmacy Subscription
Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, 6th edition, by Mary Lee
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Superbug encounters of the resistant kind Subscription
Superbugs: The Fight For Our Lives, a new exhibition at London’s Science Museum, explores potential solutions to the global threat of antibiotic resistance.
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Fresh perspectives on diabetes and the benefits of a low-carb diet Subscription
Diabetes Unpacked: Just Science and Sense, No Sugar Coating, edited by Zoë Harcombe.
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A useful adjunct to on-the-job training in hospital pharmacy Subscription
Introduction to Acute and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice, Second Edition, by David A. Holdford.
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Applying pharmacokinetics to clinical practice Subscription
Clinical pharmacokinetics, 6th edition, edited by John E Murphy
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All you need to know about using smart infusion pumps Subscription
Smart infusion pumps: implementation, management and drug libraries, 2nd edition, edited by Pamela K Phelps.
