Magnesium and Zinc: Mood/Anxiety Fact versus fiction: Understanding the evidence base supporting vitamin and mineral supplementation Modern-day malnutrition—the result of poor dietary habits marked by …
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact versus fiction: Understanding the evidence base supporting vitamin and mineral supplementation Scientific research into the role of omega-3 fatty acids in …
This audio presentation discusses the critical analysis skills necessary when using Product Information resources as a patient counselling tool. By Dr Des Williams, senior lecturer at …
When dispensing medication, pharmacists have numerous responsibilities beyond ensuring that the correct label is put on the correct product, with the correct directions, and given …
Because urticaria, or hives, is a common allergic skin disorder, it is also a condition that may be discovered serendipitously while conducting a medication review. …
Alcohol is linked to poor health in various and complex ways. This article explores the role that pharmacists have in assisting people who have become …
Oral anticoagulants are high risk medicines with indications which include prevention of stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism. Sometimes …
Pharmacists need to understand the role of magnesium in the body and the evidence for the many claimed indications for OTC magnesium preparations, along with …
Meningococcal disease is potentially fatal and should always be viewed as a medical emergency. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical. Pharmacists must understand and be …
Pharmacists have always been concerned about drug interactions. Sometimes they feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of potential interactions. This article is designed to assist …
While not curable, the symptoms of fibromyalgia can be managed with a combination of non-pharmacological activities and medications. Treatment aims to reduce pain and increase …
Patients may decide to cease medicines during an acute illness or they may just decide not to take the medicine any longer and cease it …
