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In light of the most recent evidence, the previous advice on the concomitant use of clopidogrel with proton pump inhibitors has now been modified. Use of either omeprazole or esomeprazole with clopidogrel should be discouraged. The current evidence does not...
Nicorandil is associated with a risk of gastrointestinal ulceration including perianal ulceration.
A new report published today by Public Health England (PHE) shows that swimming in the River Thames can carry a risk of gastrointestinal illness.
Employment Tribunal decision.
DH publishes guidance on testing, reporting and managing C. difficile infections.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Winners of the Food Innovation Network Awards announced
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New recommendations after a Europe-wide review of cardiovascular safety.
There have been reports of cardiac events including QT prolongation, torsades de pointes, and cardiac arrest in patients who have taken high or very high doses of loperamide as a drug of abuse or for self-treatment of opioid withdrawal.
The latest monthly MRSA bacteraemia (bloodstream infections) and Clostridium difficile infection figures are published today.
Indication restricted to nausea and vomiting, new contraindications, and reduced dose and duration of use.
Ketamine should be upgraded to a Class B drug following increased evidence of bladder damage from frequent misuse, experts have recommended.
Test for raised ketones in patients with ketoacidosis symptoms, even if plasma glucose levels are near-normal.
Insufficient evidence to confirm a link between oral bisphosphonate use and an increased risk of oesophageal cancer.
New project investigates public health risks of ESBL E.Coli to develop intervention plans to reduce infections caused by these bacteria.
Domperidone is no longer licensed for use in children younger than 12 years or those weighing less than 35 kg. Results from a placebo-controlled study in children younger than 12 years with acute gastroenteritis did not show any difference in...
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