Sage improves memory, study shows
NEW research has proved that sage can improve memory, confirming centuries-old theories. view more (2003-08-27)
Medical Students To Learn How To Prescribe Safely And Effectively
Tomorrow's doctors will be better prepared for the complexities of prescribing modern medicines following new training recommendations produced by the British Pharmacological Society. 'Teaching safe and effective prescribing in UK medical schools' is published in the June issue of the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. The society has... view more... (2003-06-23)
Moredun Director Moves to RVC
The Moredun Foundation and Moredun Research Institute have received the resignation of Professor Quintin McKellar, Chief Executive and Scientific Director of these organisations. Professor McKellar will be moving to take up the post of Principal of the Royal Veterinary College, London sometime during 2004. view more (2003-04-17)
The Royal Veterinary College Appoints A New Principal
The Royal Veterinary College is pleased to announce that Professor Quintin A McKellar has accepted appointment as Principal of the Royal Veterinary College. Professor McKellar will take up his post on 1 August 2004, on the retirement of the current Principal, Professor Lance Lanyon. Professor McKellar has a distinguished career in both academia... view more... (2003-04-17)
The mechanism of the life-threatening drug-interaction of Bayer's cholesterol-lowering agent Lipobay/Baycol clarified
Researchers from Finland have found that the cholesterol-lowering agent gemfibrozil (marketed as Lopid and generics) greatly increases the concentrations of cerivastatin (Lipobay or Baycol) in blood. This finding explains the observed muscle toxicity of the gemfibrozil-cerivastatin combination. This potentially fatal adverse effect of cerivastatin... view more... (2002-12-16)
Garlic may protect the heart after heart surgery
Raw garlic consumption may help limit the damage done to the heart after surgery because if its natural antioxidant properties, according to a new study published in BMC Pharmacology. After a heart attack it is important to restore the flow of blood to the heart so that damage to the heart muscle can be minimised. However, the return of blood... view more... (2002-09-09)
Susan Greenfield Announced as SCI Messel Medallist
Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE has been awarded the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) 2002 Messel Medal in recognition of her continued and outstanding contributions to science. The medal was presented at the 121st SCI Annual Meeting on 10 July 2002 at SCI International Headquarters, London, UK. Following the medal presentation, Baroness... view more... (2002-07-08)
Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics 2002 for Roger Y. Tsien
The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences has awarded the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics 2002 (USD 150,000) to Professor Roger Y. Tsien Department of Pharmacology, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, United States ‘for... view more... (2002-04-15)
A glimmer of hope in the struggle against neurodegenerative diseases: the virtues of proteins that can save dying neurons
Diseases characterized by neurodegeneration affect individuals over 50 years of age and they attack one particular class of neurons in the brain or spinal cord. The research interest of Professor Ann Kato and her team is principally focalized on ALS in which there is a progressive paralysis caused by the destruction of motor neurons which exist in... view more... (2002-01-25)
World-class Research Labs Ready To Go
Research into a range of common medical conditions including heart disease, memory impairment, diabetes and deafness will receive a major boost with the opening on October 31 of new, £9 million laboratories at Bristol University. Called the Henry Wellcome Laboratories for Integrated Cell Signalling, the five-storey development is located at... view more... (2001-10-18)
Greater vigilance needed on safety of over the counter drugs
It is currently rare for pharmacists to record the details of patients to whom they sell over the counter medicines but an editorial in this week's BMJ argues that it would be in the public health interest for pharmacists to do so. David Clark of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Otago, New Zealand and Layton and Saad Shakir of the... view more... (2001-09-26)
Specific Genotype Could Increase Resistance To HIV Drug Therapy (p 383)
A specific mutation of a gene which influences the expression of a glycoprotein transporter protein involved in the body's resistance to drugs and other toxins is detailed in a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Results of the study suggest that drug therapies used in treating HIV-1 infection (notably protease inhibitors ) may not... view more... (2001-08-01)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGISTS CURRENTLY UNDERUSED, SAYS REPORT
Key recommendations from the report view more (1999-05-19)
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