Clinical News & Alerts

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) has been very rarely reported in patients treated with mesalazine. Following a recent review, warnings for IIH are…

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer. This update is most useful for…

GP online access has been rolled out at nearly all GP practices, benefiting patients across England. This update is best treated as…

The government has launched a scheme that will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new…

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has endorsed changes to isotretinoin prescribing guidance. In addition, CHM is seeking further information from dermatology…

The annual #MedSafetyWeek campaign takes place from 3 to 9 November 2025. This year’s campaign theme is ‘we can all help make…

Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is…

BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. Clinicians should expect patient questions…

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. This update is most useful for vaccination…

But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.…