May 2008
▼Varenicline for smoking cessation
▼Varenicline, a nicotinic receptor partial agonist, is the first medicine of this type licensed for smoking cessation in adults. Launched in the UK in December 2006, the drug accounted for 14% of all prescription items and 22% of total expenditure, for smoking cessation products dispensed in the community in 2007. This article discusses the evidence for varenicline and considers its role in smoking cessation.Preconception care for women with diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is one of the commonest pre-existing medical disorders complicating pregnancy in the UK. Having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes increases the likelihood of poor pregnancy outcomes. This article reviews specific advice women with diabetes should receive before conception to help reduce such risks.Free trial
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