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Hay fever injection – when nothing else works

Are you struggling with Hay fever?  If you have tried everything and are still suffering,  a Hay fever injection may be the treatment for you.   What does the treatment involve and how does it work? This is a gluteal injection (muscle at the top of your buttock) of a long acting steroid medicine. The treatment aims to relieve symptoms for three months. Whilst this treatment is not for everyone, it is popular with people with severe symptoms and where other treatments have not worked. Many of our patients return... Read More

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In the media, daily aspirin – not work the risk

Some of our staff have been read about aspirin in the media. The article in the Telegraph is entitled Daily aspirin ‘not worth the risk’ So what are the facts? This post gives you more information.   What are the risks and benefits of Aspirin Aspirin slows the ability of the blood to form clots. This means it can reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots causing heart attacks and strokes. However, it also increases the risk of serious bleeding, such as bleeding of blood vessels in the brain or gut.... Read More

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Keep warm, keep well

It’s just 3 degrees near our Newark Pharmacies today. So we are thinking about keeping warm. Did you know that when the temperature drops to below 8C, some people are at increased risk of heart attack, stroke, flu, pneumonia, falls and hypothermia? This post tells you more about what you can do keep warm and keep well. Who is most at risk? Some people are more at risk of becoming ill during cold weather than others, you are most vulnerable if: you’re 65 or older you’re on a low income... Read More