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FIP 2008: How pharmacists in the future can improve therapeutic outcomes
2 Nov 08 | 12.39 | International
A symposium on pharmacy practice at present and in the future was organised by the board of pharmaceutical practice, at the 2008 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Pamela Mason reports
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FIP 2008: The pace of change in pharmacy practice needs to be increased
2 Nov 08 | 12.32 | International
The need for change in pharmacy practice was the topic of a symposium organised by the board of pharmaceutical practice, at the 2008 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Pamela Mason reports
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FIP 2008: How public private partnerships are aiding discovery for neglected diseases
2 Nov 08 | 12.28 | International
Lin-Nam Wang reports on congress keynote lecture at the World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, which focused on examples of successful partnerships in tackling neglected diseases
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Toxicity of breast cancer treatment can be a marker of success
31 Oct 08 | 14.20 | International
The occurrence of vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes, night and cold sweats), and joint symptoms in breast cancer patients receiving endocrine treatment may indicate treatment success, a study this week shows (The Lancet Oncology, 2008; online only) more >
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Tocilizumab effective at 12 months
30 Oct 08 | 17.20 | International
In combination with methotrexate, tocilizumab, an anti-interleukin-6 monoclonal antibody, reduces the progression of structural joint damage and improves function and the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis more than placebo, a 12-month analysis of a two-year study reveals
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Fumarate reduces MS brain lesions
30 Oct 08 | 17.18 | International
Oral dimethyl fumarate may have a role in reducing brain lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS), research published indicates
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Weight loss drug has potential
30 Oct 08 | 17.05 | International
Tesofensine has the potential to produce greater weight loss than other anti-obesity drugs, say researchers
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Supplements no benefit in prostate cancer
30 Oct 08 | 16.22 | International
Selenium and vitamin E supplements, taken alone or together, do not prevent prostate cancer, early data from a US trial indicate
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Credit crisis will hit drug development
27 Oct 08 | 16.39 | International
The global credit crunch could delay the development of new drugs as investors look for a guaranteed return on their money
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Pass rate of 81.9 per cent in autumn registration exam
24 Oct 08 | 14.32 | England EU International Northern Ireland Scotland Wales
The pass rate in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s autumn 2008 registration examination is 81.9 per cent. The number of candidates was 237, of whom 194 were successful
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