Medications

Study calls for reviews of psychotropic medication use in elderly

(Medical Xpress)—Regular clinical reviews of psychotropic medication should be established in all care homes to promote safe and effective prescribing to an at-risk population of elderly people, according to a new study ...

Oncology & Cancer

Obesity may affect response to breast cancer treatment: study

Women who are obese continue to have higher levels of oestrogen than women of normal weight even after treatment with hormone-suppressing drugs, raising the possibility that they might benefit from changes to their treatment.

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