Cannabidiol could treat psychosis

A constituent of cannabis known as cannabidiol could hold promise as a new class of treatment for psychosis, according to King’s College London research showing significant benefits in a clinical trial. The main psychoactive compound in cannabis is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for many of the drug’s harmful effects, such as paranoia and anxiety. […]

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Cannabidiol could treat psychosis

A constituent of cannabis known as cannabidiol could hold promise as a new class of treatment for psychosis, according to King’s College London research showing significant benefits in a clinical trial. The main psychoactive compound in cannabis is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for many of the drug’s harmful effects, such as paranoia and anxiety. […]

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21st Century Healthcare

The Royal Society of Medicine and ITN Productions have launched ‘21st Century Healthcare,’ a news and current affairs-style programme which explores the need for a collaborative approach to medicine to encourage new thinking. The programme brings to life the solutions to some prominent healthcare issues. ‘21st Century Healthcare’ showcases clinicians, academics and innovators who are […]

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21st Century Healthcare

The Royal Society of Medicine and ITN Productions have launched ‘21st Century Healthcare,’ a news and current affairs-style programme which explores the need for a collaborative approach to medicine to encourage new thinking. The programme brings to life the solutions to some prominent healthcare issues. ‘21st Century Healthcare’ showcases clinicians, academics and innovators who are […]

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Mood drugs could beat antibiotic resistance

Scientists are increasingly have to look for new ways to combat bacterial infections due to the rise in antibiotic resistance. Now, researchers at the University of Brighton have found drugs used to treat mood disorders are also potentially active against bacteria which cause common catheter infections. The research, led by Dr Brian Jones, Reader in […]

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Mood drugs could beat antibiotic resistance

Scientists are increasingly have to look for new ways to combat bacterial infections due to the rise in antibiotic resistance. Now, researchers at the University of Brighton have found drugs used to treat mood disorders are also potentially active against bacteria which cause common catheter infections. The research, led by Dr Brian Jones, Reader in […]

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21st Century Healthcare

The Royal Society of Medicine and ITN Productions have launched a news and current affairs-style programme, ‘21st Century Healthcare, that will explore the collaborative approach to medicine, encourage new thinking and look at solutions to prominent healthcare issues. […]

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Resources for medics: pancreatic cancer UK

Pancreatic Cancer UK has received accreditation from the Information Standard for the fourth year in a row for its range of publications about pancreatic cancer. The resources aim to assist healthcare professionals in giving advice on the disease, and help them provide the best support to patients and their carers. The charity began publishing information […]

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Resources for medics: pancreatic cancer UK

Pancreatic Cancer UK has received accreditation from the Information Standard for the fourth year in a row for its range of publications about pancreatic cancer. The resources aim to assist healthcare professionals in giving advice on the disease, and help them provide the best support to patients and their carers. The charity began publishing information […]

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