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Zinc is a negative acute-phase reactant, so its concentration decreases in the presence of inflammation
We want to remind healthcare professionals that use of systemic (oral and injectable) NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac is contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy).
We inform healthcare professionals of new risk minimisation measures for JAK inhibitors used to treat chronic inflammatory disorders, consistent with the measures introduced for tofacitinib (Xeljanz) in 2020 and 2021. This advice affects abrocitinib (Cibinqo▼), baricitinib (Olumiant), upadacitinib (Rinvoq▼), and...
Patients with severe alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) could access a new medicine to help treat their condition.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (30 January 2024) approved the medicine momelotinib (Omjjara) to treat the symptoms experienced by adult myelofibrosis patients who have moderate or severe anaemia (a low number of red blood cells...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (11 March 2024) approved the medicine etrasimod (Velsipity) to treat people with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
Public health principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
Inflammation or ulceration of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory passages or mouth by dust, liquid, or vapour: IIAC report.
Caution is required if prescribing febuxostat in patients with pre-existing major cardiovascular disease, particularly, in those with evidence of high urate crystal and tophi burden or those initiating urate-lowering therapy.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
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