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Tool Predicts Risk Of Medication-Related Harm In Older People After Leaving Hospital

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 News Medication, News

A new tool has been developed to assess the likelihood of an older adult who is discharged from hospital suffering from medication-related harm (MRH). Specifically… Read More

Drug May Slow Parkinson’s Progression In People

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 News Medication, News

A drug normally used to treat enlarged prostate may also be able to slow the progress of Parkinson’s disease, scientists have said. Terazosin could reduce… Read More

Painkiller Addiction: How To Spot The Warning Signs And Avoid Becoming Dependent On Pain Relief Medication

April 7, 2017April 18, 2017 admin Medication, Professional Comment

With 4.7m people in the United States dependent on painkiller medication and numbers in the UK that are lower than those in the US but… Read More