Sodium valproate – the risks for pregnant women

A recent newspaper article drew attention to the increased risks of birth defects in children of mothers who have taken sodium valproate during pregnancy. IMI spoke to experienced mental health pharmacists, Yogita Dawda and Anshu Rayan to find out more about the risks and what can be done to raise awareness and minimise risks. As deputy chief pharmacist at Central […]

Bridgerton: Why the Sharma Sisters’ Fashion is so Iconic

The Sharma sisters’ appearance in season 2 of Netflix’s Bridgerton was a cultural reset. Something we would have never expected to see was South Asian representation in a regency period drama. For the majority of South Asians watching the show, we were living for the culture and the eloquent representation of Indian fashion and interior. This had been perfectly infused […]

Conventional vaccine messages miss the mark

Promotional campaigns designed to increase vaccine uptake are often ineffective, according to a new study in eight European countries. Some initiatives which highlight the benefits of immunisation may even be counterproductive, say scientists. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich worked with colleagues at the University of Trento and the London School of Economics and Political Science to test the […]

7 World Snooker Titles: Why Ronnie O’Sullivan is a Genius

“He was cueing very well. He had the desire to win.” When it comes to making snooker history, Ronnie O’Sullivan (ENG) without a shadow of a doubt rules the world. Ronnie was crowned champion of the world, having beaten Judd Trump (ENG) 18-13, in a relatively one-sided affair. He secured his seventh World  Snooker Championship title at the Crucible Theatre, […]

Just over half of Michigan pharmacies offer overdose-fighting naloxone without prescription

Despite the ability of any Michigan pharmacy to dispense medication to combat opioid overdose without writing prescriptions, slightly more than half of pharmacies in the state offer the drug in such a way. The standing order for naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, was passed by the Michigan legislature in 2016. This allows any pharmacist to dispense the overdose reversal drug without […]

Why is #PakistaniPerverts trending in Turkey?

Disturbing matters have come to light in Turkey and it has resulted in #PakistaniPerverts and #PakistaniGetOut trending on Twitter in the country. The hashtags have attracted a lot of attention after a chilling TikTok trend emerged. The videos show Pakistani men living in Turkey secretly filming young women as they go about their daily business. In some cases, the perpetrators […]

Boost for global access to diabetes treatments

Two established diabetes medicines have been given the green light for use outside the EU – even when stored at higher temperatures – under the EU Medicines for All (EU-M4All) scheme. This procedure allows the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to assess the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines that address an unmet medical need or a public health concern outside […]