Clinical Tips: Male infertility
Brad Butt takes a look at infertility in men Conception is generally a simple and natural experience. For some couples, however, it can be difficult to conceive. For men, fertility …
Clinical Tips: Peyronie’s disease
Not many people talk about it, but Peyronie’s disease affects a good number of men, writes Brad Butt Peyronie’s disease occurs when plaques (segments of fibrotic or scar-like tissue) form …
Clinical Tips: Continence
Brad Butt takes a look at transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation and its growing role in managing incontinence Urinary incontinence affects up to 10% of Australian men and up to 38% …
Clinical Tips: Nosebleed
Nosebleed is usually a minor first aid presentation… but don’t be fooled, writes Brad Butt Epistaxis or nosebleed might not be the most common reason for a visit to the …
Clinical tips: Diabetes
Brad Butt takes an up-close look at a growing issue Diabetes is: Estimated to affect 1.2 million or 5% of the Australian population Diabetes is ranked in the top 10 …
Clinical Tips: Tonsillitis
Sore throat is one of those things that affects most of us at some time, particularly over the winter months, says Brad Butt In fact, having a sore throat is …
Clinical tips: Testosterone—a review
Brad Butt takes a look at low testosterone levels, what they mean for patients, and what questions patients may have The dominant male androgen is testosterone. Testosterone concentrations in boys …
Clinical tips: Advancements in the management of erectile dysfunction
Advances have been moving swiftly in the world of erectile dysfunction , writes Brad Butt As you may well know, I’ve written on erectile dysfunction a time or two and …
Clinical tips: worms
Brad Butt presents a guide to the OTC management of worms Threadworms (aka pinworms) are the most common type of worm in humans. These long, thin worms draw their name …
Clinical tips: Atrial fibrillation
Pharmacists can have a key role in atrial fibrillation, particularly in risk management, writes Brad Butt The most prevalent arrhythmia detected in clinical practice is atrial fibrillation (AF) with 2 …
Clinical tips: hair loss
Brad Butt takes a look at the causes, types and treatments of hair loss in men and women To understand hair loss you must first have an understanding of the …
Clinical tips: Gout
The prevalence of gout is increasing in Australia, and pharmacists have a key role to play in its treatment and management, writes Brad Butt When one thinks about gout they …