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Integrating personalised colorectal cancer vaccines into the evolving treatment landscape

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The idea of cancer vaccines is not new, but Dr Victoria Kunene, consultant medical oncologist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, UK, is leading the charge in their latest iteration: personalised preventative and therapeutic mRNA vaccines against colorectal cancer.

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Enhancing collaboration to optimise medication therapy in older adults with cancer: a position paper from SOFOG-SFPO

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In this heterogeneous patient group, decisions on therapies and management must follow a multidimensional approach, integrating medical, socio-economic and psychological factors. Drug classes known to cause falls are commonly used in older patients , but cancer treatment can further increase this risk. J Geriatr Oncol 2023;14:101531.

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Is Infusion Pharmacy Right For You?

The Happy PharmD

Infusion pharmacy, also known as home care or specialty pharmacy, encompasses a variety of crucial medical services. From chemotherapy to nutrition support and infectious disease treatments, infusion pharmacists play a vital role in delivering specialized care directly to patients.

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The changing treatment landscape of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The CAR T-cell therapy tisagenlecleucel has recently been given the green light for routine rollout on the NHS to treat paediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. This focus on paediatric haematology brought her to her current position as a consultant in paediatric haematology at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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The ins and outs of drone transportation of medical supplies

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Kathy Oxtoby considers five case studies from the UK and the Netherlands to determine the benefits for clinicians, patients and healthcare systems, as well as the remaining challenges and future potential of drone transportation within the healthcare landscape. Working in the NHS, patient care is at the centre of what you do,’ says Ms Walsh.

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How AI and machine learning trends are impacting healthcare

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

These proactive systems can enhance patient care and have the potential to alleviate the burden on healthcare professionals by automating routine monitoring and treatment adjustments. The post How AI and machine learning trends are impacting healthcare appeared first on Hospital Pharmacy Europe.

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How to help patients during medication shortages

The Checkup by Singlecare

Common drug classes that have been in short supply include: Antibiotics Electrolytes Hormone agents Chemotherapy Central nervous system drugs GLP-1 agonists What causes a medication shortage? Nevertheless, rationing is typically more common in hospitals than in community pharmacies. Many factors cause medication shortages.