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Cystic fibrosis: management and monitoring of respiratory manifestations

An overview of the pharmacological management of respiratory symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis to ensure they can optimise benefit from their medication regime.…

Published: 16 May 2023

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Chlamydia: screening, diagnosis and management

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. Learn the signs and symptoms of chlamydia, who is eligible for screening and how to treat it.…

Published: 10 February 2023

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Everything you need to know about group A streptococcus infections

The latest information on seasonal activity of group A streptococcal infection in the UK and advice on how pharmacists can help concerned parents and carers, patients and the wider public.…

Published: 9 December 2022

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Infective endocarditis: diagnosis, treatment and prevention

An overview of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infective endocarditis, as well as the role of the pharmacist in managing the infection.…

Published: 22 July 2022

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Current and advanced therapies for chronic wound infection

An overview of chronic wounds, including their physiology, causes and management options.…

Published: 15 July 2022

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Clostridioides difficile infection: management

A summary of the updates to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance related to the management of Clostridioides difficile infection and the implications for pharmacy practice across primary and secondary care.…

Published: 28 September 2021

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Managing fever in children

This learning resource outlines guideline-based recommendations for the management of children and young people with fever, including the appropriate use of over-the-counter analgesics, to support effective pharmacy consultations.…

Published: 27 November 2020

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Case-based learning: impetigo

Pharmacists need to identify and manage impetigo effectively to help prevent its spread. …

Published: 15 September 2020

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Community management of pneumonia and suspected COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of understanding the differences between viral and bacterial pneumonia, and how adult patients can be managed as they recover at home.…

Published: 19 May 2020

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Tetanus: symptoms, treatment and vaccination

Although most people in the UK will be vaccinated against tetanus as a child, immunity does not always persist into adulthood. It is important that pharmacists can recognise the symptoms and know the treatments available for this disease.…

Published: 7 April 2020