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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

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Symptoms and management options for this common urological condition.…

Published: 29 August 2023

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Test your knowledge of minor ailments

An opportunity to test your knowledge on symptoms of minor conditions.…

Published: 30 June 2023

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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

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Bacterial vaginosis: diagnosis and management

Pharmacists can identify bacterial vaginosis and recommend appropriate treatment options to patients.…

Published: 23 June 2023

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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

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Chickenpox: symptoms, treatment and potential complications

Pharmacists can advise on treatment options and symptom relief for this common childhood illness.…

Published: 6 June 2023

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Switching patients from IV to oral antimicrobials

IV antimicrobials are important for the effective treatment of infection but there are many benefits to timely switching to oral formulations. This article explains why switching is important, when switches should be considered and how to improve implementation.…

Published: 14 April 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