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COPD and CVD comorbidity
Optimal management of COPD should include identification and management of comorbidities. As COPD has a high rate of comorbidity with cardiovascular disease, patients with COPD may benefit from cardioprotective medications …
Hearing loss in older people
Hearing loss is under-recognised and under-treated often due to the belief that it is part of normal ageing.1 This article aims to increase an awareness in pharmacists of the consequences …
Frailty and polypharmacy
Frailty substantially increases the risk of older persons experiencing medication-related harm. People approaching frailty or living with mild frailty should be targeted for medication reviews, regardless of the number of …
Considerations for maternal B vitamin adequacy: preconception and beyond
This first article in the Bayer Continuing Medical Education Series explores maternal B vitamin adequacy, focusing on the role of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 in one-carbon metabolism …
Antiarrhythmic medications: an overview
The pharmacist is a key part of the multidisciplinary team caring for a patient that has been diagnosed with a form of arrhythmia requiring pharmacological treatment. By Chrysa Giannellis, …
Fatigue guidelines: an update
Fatigue is a common, debilitating complaint and can be a challenging area for pharmacists, but updated fatigue guidelines provide direction to support patients. By Ann Winkle BPharm, BArts, AACP Learning …
Flourish in pharmacy: practical pathways to better teamwork
Wherever we practise pharmacy, we all work as part of a team to look after our patients. Good teamwork in pharmacy and healthcare enhances patient care and increases job satisfaction. …
Myocarditis
Myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, can cause significant damage to the heart so it is important to advise patients to seek prompt medical attention if there are unexplained …
Supporting the safe and effective use of proton pump inhibitors
Growing evidence suggests that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may lead to serious adverse effects. By understanding the pharmacology of PPIs, their role in clinical practice and potential …
Complementary and alternative medicines for weight loss
The complementary and alternative medicine sector of the weight loss market often receives poor press because of the lack of scientific evidence underpinning products. Pharmacists can be implicated in these …
Medicinal cannabis: the role of pharmacists in supporting its rational and safe use by patients
For pharmacists to best support the safe and rational use of medicinal cannabis products, they must be equipped with the relevant knowledge not only about the clinical role of medicinal …