Rachel Brazil

Binning the sharps: the quest for oral insulinSubscription

13 SEP 2019

The pharmaceutical industry has been trying to develop oral formulations of insulin since the 1920s without success, but, over the past few years, several new oral delivery systems have shown promise in clinical trials.

Stopping whooping cough in its tracksSubscription

24 APR 2019

Whooping cough incidence is increasing in the UK, possibly owing to a change in vaccine type in 2004. Epidemiologists are working to develop solutions that could eventually eradicate the disease.

Nocebo: the placebo effect’s evil twin Subscription

15 MAR 2018

The little-known nocebo effect, where negative expectations about treatment lead to side effects, can have a huge impact on clinical outcomes. It is important that healthcare professionals are aware of the nocebo effect and talk to patients about their medicines in a balanced way so as to try to minimise it.

Pain relief: designing better opioids

19 APR 2018Comments (1)

Body bionics: how the next generation of biosensors could revolutionise drug deliverySubscription

21 SEP 2018

Repurposing Viagra: the ‘little blue pill’ for all ills?Subscription

13 NOV 2018Comments (1)

Professional associations: adapting to remain relevant in a digital ageSubscription

13 OCT 2016

Photopharmacology: using light to activate drugsSubscription

9 FEB 2017

A barrier to progress: getting drugs to the brainSubscription

15 MAY 2017

Artificial Intelligence: will it change the way drugs are discovered?Subscription

7 DEC 2017