Pharmacists can have a significant role to play in helping people manage shingles, writes Louis Roller Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is a viral infection caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster …

Pharmacists can play an important role in helping people who are experiencing fatigue, writes Louis Roller “Fatigue is a symptom of something, it is not a disease.” – Health Direct …

Anxiety disorders are very common, yet also often untreated or misdiagnosed, writes Louis Roller Anxiety is a normal and necessary human emotion that helps us avoid dangerous situations or heightens …

What are the symptoms of, and treatment options for, tonsitilis? Louis Roller reviews the latest advice and recommendations  Tonsillitis and Streptococcal pharyngitis is inflammation of the tonsils- the two oval-shaped …

Louis Roller takes an in-depth look at a common type of skin cancer Basal cells are one of the three main types of cells of the epidermis of the skin. …

Louis Roller looks at the importance of balancing the body’s fluid input and output levels and why this is crucial to health Fluid balance (fluid homeostasis), describes the balancing of …

Louis Roller looks at hyperthermia, from the medication-induced to helping older people in summer Hyperthermia is an umbrella term comprising several heat-related illnesses that are caused by disruption to homeostasis. Hyperthermia …

There are many approaches to managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), writes Louis Roller Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the colon (large bowel), and although it is not dangerous, it can …

Louis Roller takes a look at the world of fungal infections There are two major causes of fungal infections of the skin and nails: yeast and dermatophytes. Yeast infections of …

Louis Roller takes an in-depth look at stroke, measures that can be taken to prevent it, and treatment Pharmacists are well-placed to educate at-risk patients about the different types of …

Reducing pain and inflammation is the key aim in managing ankylosing spondylitis, writes Louis Roller Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, although other …

Eye disorders are common and pharmacists are in a position to assist consumers, says Louis Roller Some of the common disorders are:  Blepharitis is an inflammation of the glands of …