This biennial prize supports the professional development of early career, non-clinical members. awarded up to £5,000 in travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses to support a 3-week…
Billy looks after all forms of digital communication and marketing, including the BPS’s website, email campaigns, and social media. He also writes articles and makes videos. In his spare time, Billy…
The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology is delighted to announce that Prof Geert Jan Groeneveld (CHDR, The Netherlands) has been appointed as Senior Editor for the Journal, commencing his term…
In a population-based study from Scotland, use of commonly-prescribed acid suppression medications such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) was linked with an increased risk of intestinal infections…
Use of fluoxetine – the most commonly prescribed antidepressant – during pregnancy is linked with a slightly increased risk of malformations in infants, according to a recent analysis of…
Using paroxetine—a medication prescribed to treat conditions including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder—during the first trimester of pregnancy may…
In a recent study, older individuals who had fallen and broken a hip used antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications more frequently than the general older population.The analysis measured drug…
A study has found that antiplatelet drugs, such as aspirin, are often inappropriately prescribed in acutely hospitalized older people.Antiplatelet drugs are typically used to prevent conditions such…
