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Greater efforts needed to address cancer therapies’ effects on bone health

Greater efforts needed to address cancer therapies’ effects on bone health

A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology review examines the impact of cancer therapies on the skeleton and how to limit bone loss and fractures in cancer patients treated with these…

New opportunities for clinical pharmacology scientists, with first-ever apprenticeship scheme set to support UK’s Life Sciences Industrial Strategy

Approval has been granted for the development of a new national apprenticeship standard for the role of clinical pharmacology scientist, thanks to a cross-sector drive to address the skills…

Written evidence submitted to the Science and Technology Select Committee inquiry on Brexit, Science and Innovation

On 30 January 2019, The Science and Technology Committee held an evidence session on Brexit, Science and Innovation: Preparations for ‘No-Deal’. The aim of the session was to explore…

Response to the GMC draft framework on credentialing

The GMC is planning to introduce a process of credentialing in 2019 that will recognise expertise and provide training opportunities in areas of practice where there may be…

Health secretary urges world leaders to follow UK’s lead in global fight against superbugs

A new plan to tackle the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been announced today by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock. Antibiotic resistance poses a…

Overprescribing of antidepressant medications may be common in elderly patients

Overprescribing of antidepressant medications may be common in elderly patients

In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study of individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota from 2005–12, potential overprescribing of antidepressant medications occurred in nearly…

Follow-up phone calls by pharmacists help patients after hospital discharge

Follow-up phone calls by pharmacists help patients after hospital discharge

A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study illustrates the benefits of having clinical pharmacists follow up, by telephone, with patients at risk of having medication-related issues after…

President’s message: my Pharmacology 2018 highlights

President’s message: my Pharmacology 2018 highlights

In my first message to you as your President this time last year, I said that one of my priorities for 2018 was that our annual meeting would be our best yet. And based on what I saw at Pharmacology…

Response to the consultation on the UK Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers

The UK Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers is an agreement between funders and employers of research staff to improve the employment and support for researchers…

Academic black dog

Academic black dog

The idea that mental health issues are increasingly common amongst university students compared to the general public has gained traction in recent years. For example, in 2017 the All Party…