Learning Improving antimicrobial stewardship Improve your practice and slow the increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance that already cost around 25,000 deaths across Europe each year.…Published: 4 November 2014
Learning Over-the-counter treatments for athlete’s foot This fungal skin infection is estimated to affect more than 15% of the world’s population. Make sure your pharmacy team knows how to advise patients in managing this common condition.…Published: 7 August 2014
Learning HIV: pathology, diagnosis and prevention The human immunodeficiency virus hijacks the immune system of its host. Despite the success of antiretroviral therapy, challenges still remain in reducing the spread of the virus…Published: 21 July 2014
Learning HIV: management Combined antiretroviral therapy is taken by people with HIV infection to prolong and improve quality of life. Patients require a high level of support to help them adhere to the complex regimens prescribed…Published: 18 July 2014
Learning Bedaquiline in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis The first new anti-tuberculosis drug since 1967 could revolutionise therapy and tackle resistant strains.…Published: 18 July 2014
Learning Cellulitis: what you ought to knowAccording to the NHS, the number of cases of cellulitis has tripled over the past 15 years. This article explains the features of this condition and how to recognise urgent cases…Published: 1 August 2013
Learning Tuberculosis: clinical features and diagnosis Tuberculosis is an infectious disease, deemed a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization. Although TB is reducing in incidence worldwide, multi-drug resistant cases are on the rise.…Published: 11 July 2013
Learning Tuberculosis managementPatients with tuberculosis need to follow complex drug regimens to cure the disease and prevent resistance…Published: 11 July 2013
Learning Hepatitis C clinical features and diagnosis Significant advances in the treatment of hepatitis C mean it is now curable. However, increasing awareness of the virus and screening at-risk populations is crucial in tackling this “silent killer”.…Published: 3 May 2013
Learning Understanding meningococcal diseaseDespite news of a new meningococcal vaccine, it may be a while until meningococcal disease is a thing of the past. Make sure you do not miss signs of this serious condition.…Published: 10 October 2012