Learning Hidradenitis suppurativa: identification, symptoms and management How to recognise the signs and symptoms of this chronic skin condition, with advice on pharmacological management.…Published: 12 November 2024
Learning Sepsis: diagnosis and management How to manage suspected sepsis to minimise risk to patients while supporting efforts to improve antimicrobial stewardship.…Published: 19 July 2024
Learning MRSA: diagnosis, screening and management Appropriate antimicrobial therapy, following local policy and adhering to infection and prevention control guidance, can help to prevent the spread of MRSA bacteria.…Published: 18 June 2024
Learning Cellulitis: recognition and management Pharmacists should be able to recognise the risk factors and symptoms of this common condition, including any red flag signs, to ensure patients receive crucial, timely care.…Published: 3 October 2023
Learning Bacterial conjunctivitis: diagnosis and management Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common presentation in community pharmacy so it is important to be able to recognise signs and symptoms, as well as identify causes and risk factors for all types of infection.…Published: 8 September 2023
Learning Benign prostatic hyperplasia Symptoms and management options for this common urological condition.…Published: 29 August 2023
Learning Skin and soft tissue infections: risk factors and presentations How to identify risk factors and diagnose skin and soft tissue infections.…Published: 1 August 2023
Learning Case-based learning: insect bites and stings How to identify and manage insect bites and stings, as well as prevention methods.…Published: 27 June 2023
Learning Bacterial vaginosis: diagnosis and management Pharmacists can identify bacterial vaginosis and recommend appropriate treatment options to patients.…Published: 23 June 2023
Learning Urinary tract infection in adults: diagnosis, management and prevention This article covers the optimisation of patient outcomes through prompt diagnosis of, and appropriate antibiotic prescribing for, urinary tract infections.…Published: 14 June 2023