Clinical

Is antimicrobial prophylaxis effective in reducing infections after operative vaginal births?

Risk factors for maternal sepsis can be easily recognised, including caesarean section and operative vaginal birth.

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Women’s health

How to recommend alternative HRT products when faced with supply issues

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Key messages from the National Heart Failure Audit

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How pharmacists can reduce the mortality of heart failure patients

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Women’s health

How rephrasing terminology can avoid medicines errors

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