The potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare are wide ranging, from drug discovery to clinical decision making to improving health equity. This article focuses on the advantages and potential pitfalls of using AI to enhance equity and fairness in healthcare.
People in EIP services are frequently prescribed antipsychotic medication, and often in combination with other psychotropics, all with increased risk of thyroid dysfunction. Undiagnosed and diagnosed thyroid dysfunction can have potential significant implications on both clinical outcomes and treatment for patients with early psychosis. Here, the authors present a clinical practice guideline for the management of thyroid dysfunction in EIP.
Diagnosis of infant feeding problems can be challenging due to limited examination findings, few options of diagnostic tests and overlying symptoms. While contrasting colic, CMPA and reflux, this article highlights the overlapping symptoms of each condition and seeks to analyse the differences to provide a framework for diagnosis and treatment.
The preferred formulation of medicine for younger children is an oral liquid; however, the use of solid dose formulations rather than liquids is promoted widely, and children can successfully learn to swallow pills from the age of 4 years. This audit reviewed the approach and process of liquid antibiotic prescribing in GP practices in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and the current opportunities and barriers to increasing the prescribing of solid dose forms of antibiotics.
Herbal medicines are becoming more popular as people seek holistic ways to manage their health. This article discusses how people are turning to natural products in addition to or as a substitute to conventional medicines, which has led to the revival of herbal medicines.
