New research on precision tinted lenses has claimed they can offer relief to migraine sufferers. The study, which involved a UK-based team, may provide a breakthrough for patients hitherto considered untreatable. The study published in Cephalalgia (May 26), uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for the first time to suggest a neurological basis for these […]

One of the key findings within the REC’s monthly Jobs Outlook is that recruitment agencies have continued to improve the service they provide to employers. The latest data shows that 93 per of clients were satisfied or very satisfied with the performance of agencies, a two per increase on the previous month. Commenting on the […]

This week the women at Flame Health have been gearing themselves up for this Saturday’s Race for Life. The Nottingham Embankment will be full of women determined to run, walk or jog 5km in aid of Cancer Research. Some women take part in celebration of surviving a cancer experience. Others take part in memory of […]

By the end of this month the restriction that prevents pharmacists who qualified in the EU from being a pharmacist in charge of a newly established pharmacy in the UK is set to be scrapped. The current restriction has come about because of UK interpretation of the European Commission Directive 85/433/EEC (Article 2(2)), which permits […]

According to GfK Retail and Technology UK sales of contact lenses and care products rose almost 5% in value for the last year, adding £6million, while the frames market continued to fall. The report shows frames as being the only segment of the UK optics market down in both volume and value. Volume dropped 3% […]

Septodont, a global leader in dental pharmaceuticals and the UK’s number one manufacturer of dental anaesthetics has launched its new and highly innovative Septoject Evolution needle, designed to provide greater control for practitioners and less discomfort for patients. Septoject Evolution is engineered for a smoother penetration with less displacement, meaning less discomfort for patients, even […]

Do you fear dental injections? Research shows that one in four patients fear injections and for one in ten, this fear is so strong that they avoid dental treatment altogether. However there is good news on the horizon. It is now possible to completely eliminate the pain of injections by using a simple, reliable and […]

Doctors and scientists at the BC Cancer Agency in Canada began testing a device last September that emits a blue light, as part of a five-year study on 400 patients who are suffering from cancer that has afflicted their tongue or other parts of the mouth. This new tool is giving patients with oral cancer […]

Flame Health Pharmacy are currently working with one of the largest community pharmacies with over 800 branches and still growing. They can offer up to £50000 salaries, bonus scheme of up to 10%, pharmacy fees paid. The successful Pharmacist will be an experienced manager with a proven track record of maintaining a high level of […]

Because of Pharma 2020 programme regulations, designed to support local production, an increasing number of pharmaceutical companies are deciding to open their production facilities in the country. The total amount invested by pharmaceutical manufacturers in Russia could reach at least €1bn, according to estimates included in our latest report entitled “Generic and innovative drugs market […]

The Fleet Safety Forum, a division of the road safety charity Brake, has launched the Look Sharp promotion in a sponsorship deal with Boots Opticians. Managers of commercial vehicle fleets are being called on to ensure their company drivers have regular eye examinations in a new campaign. A poster and e-guidance campaign pack is available […]

According to Spink PR, nearly a quarter of patients who brought a painkiller in the past 12 months did not know the difference between paracetamol, ibuprofen and codeine. More than half of those in the survey reported that they had never asked pharmacist for advice about the most appropriate type of pain killer for a […]

A recent oral health survey reveals that millions of Brits are risking gum disease and far worse health problems by failing to brush their teeth often enough. Nearly a fifth of people (17%) brush just once a day – leaving them vulnerable to a build-up of plaque, which can lead to gum disease. A third […]

A new TV documentary screened on Monday (23 May) promised to lift the lid on the unethical practices of some of the UK’s dentists. As the government’s cuts to the NHS start to bite, Sam Lister, The Times’ health editor, investigated dentistry, going undercover to reveal how some dentists are misleading patients about their rights […]

Initial discussions have flagged a number of major challenges for the global recruitment industry and covered specific priority areas for UK recruiters at the World Employment Conference. Commenting from the event, Tom Hadley, the REC’s Director of Policy and Professional Services says: “This is the annual gathering of the global recruitment community. It is a […]