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New DESMOND programme improves access to education for type 2 diabetes patients
The nationally recognised diabetes programme DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ong... Read more
NICE releases appraisal consultation document on treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today published on its website the prelimi... Read more
Eczema guidelines’ advice on emollient therapy welcomed as benefit to children and parents
January 2007, London, UK; Reckitt Benckiser, manufacturer of E45, has welcomed the recommendation by... Read more
Study shows anti-inflammatory skin gels just as effective as oral tablets for chronic knee pain
Research from the University of Warwick’s Medical School suggests applying anti-inflammatory gels or... Read more
FIRST HEAD TO HEAD STUDY COMPARING CRESTOR™ AND LIPITOR® EFFECTS ON THE TREATMENT OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS
London, UK (January 15th 2008) – Astrazeneca today announced the launch of a new clinical trial, SAT... Read more
NEW GUIDE TO COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Breast cancer patients interested in finding out how complementary therapies could help them alongsi... Read more
BIA cautiously welcomes Health Select Committee Report on NICE
The BioIndustry Association (BIA) agrees with the House of Commons Health Select Committee recommend... Read more
ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY LOGO MAKES BUYING DRUGS ONLINE SAFE - web video - FREE
New research released today reveals that over 2.25 million people in the UK buy prescription medicin... Read more
Variability in healthcare treatment costs amongst nine EU countries
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