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PANS QUIZ   A patient taking clopidogrel experiences reduced antiplatelet activity after being prescribed another medication. Which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for this interaction by inhibiting the enzyme needed to activate clopidogrel? A. Omeprazole B. Famotidine C. Pantoprazole D. Sucralfate   A drug has a narrow therapeutic index, meaning that the […...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has deployed an artificial intelligence-powered preparedness platform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to strengthen early detection of health threats as the country responds to Ebola. The Preparedness Data Exchange (PDX) platform, deployed by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, brings together health and risk information to he...

Nominations have opened for the 8th edition of the Pharmanews Young Pharmacist of the Year Award, which recognises young pharmacists making notable contributions to public healthcare and community health services. The award celebrates emerging pharmacy professionals whose innovative initiatives and commitment to public health are making a difference in their communities. Esta...

  ​‌‌‌​‍‌‍⁠⁠‍​⁠‌Cardiology experts have donated a public access defibrillator to the University of Abuja and intensified calls for nationwide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training to reduce sudden cardiac deaths in Nigeria. They made the donation during the World Restart a Heart Day celebration organised by the University of Abuja Medical Centre and the Society for Pub...

    It was a harvest of tributes for the late Professor of Physical Pharmaceutics and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Oleka Kelechi Udeala, at a valedictory service organised by the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm) in his honour. Leaders in the pharmaceutical community gathered at the Old Great Hall […]

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