Musculoskeletal and rheumatology

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Poor co-ordination across NHS for long-term conditions ‘harming patients’

Poor co-ordination across NHS for long-term conditions ‘harming patients’

People with long-term conditions should have BMI check every year, says NICE

People with long-term conditions should have BMI check every year, says NICE

24th March 2025

Make assisted dying training 'opt-in', RPS tells MPs

RPS suggests 'opt-in' process for pharmacists participating in assisted dying

29th January 2025

Diet could protect against the onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Diet could protect against the onset of rheumatoid arthritis

7th January 2025

An independent investigation into the NHS has praised the value of community pharmacies and preventative services, while highlighting that more investment is needed in primary care to improve the health and care of the nation as a whole.

Darzi report: access to pharmacies 'a great strength' but 'at risk'

11th September 2024

'Vital' Government Doesn't Lose Focus On Major Conditions

Engage with pharmacy teams on major conditions, leaders urge government

23rd August 2024

Government pauses work on ‘major conditions’ strategy

Government pauses work on ‘major conditions’ strategy

21st August 2024

HRT PPC IT updates still incomplete

HRT pre-payment certificate IT updates still incomplete

20th March 2024

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children, suggests study

8th December 2023

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children, suggests study

By Helen Quinn

Study links autoimmune disease risk to smoking and obesity

By Helen Quinn

Alendronic acid out of stock until late August

By Katherine Price

Balancing on one leg as a predictor of life expectancy

By Rebecca Jenkins

Clinicians should prescribe tailored exercise and weight loss for osteoarthritis

By Emma Wilkinson

Osteoarthritis service: ‘I have a personal interest after being told I’d never walk again’

By Saša Janković

How we set up a back pain service in our pharmacy

By Awil Mohamoud