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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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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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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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Dose adjustments of antimicrobials in patients with renal impairment

An overview of appropriate dosing of antimicrobials in patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and patients on dialysis.…

Published: 3 March 2023

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Dose adjustments of antimicrobials in patients with hepatic impairment

An overview of appropriate dosing of antimicrobials in patients with hepatic impairment.…

Published: 21 February 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