On July 25th, the UK observes National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, a vital initiative aimed at demystifying one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised mental health conditions. This day is dedicated to raising awareness, combating prejudice, and advocating for...
Finding the right medications for mental health issues can be challenging, as each person’s response to treatment can vary significantly. It can be frustrating to experience no improvement or even worsening symptoms after starting a new medication for depression or...
We have the technology to start a new era in medicine by precisely matching drugs to people’s genetic code, a major report says. Some drugs are completely ineffective or become deadly because of subtle differences in how our bodies function. The British...
Pharmacogenomic testing could save the NHS money in the long term and reduce the risks of side-effects. Genetic testing to predict how individuals will respond to common medicines should be implemented without delay to reduce the risk of side-effects and ensure that...
Adverse drug reactions can lead to repeated GP visits, unnecessary hospital admissions and, in the worse cases, even death. With the global health crisis caused by the Coronavirus (Covid-19), it is more important than ever to keep hospital beds free for those who...