Learning Case-based learning: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in adults How to recognise the signs and symptoms of this increasingly common gastric condition, using case studies to provide advice on medicines management.…Published: 8 March 2024
Learning Respiratory syncytial virus in children A common cause of respiratory tract infection in children, respiratory syncytial virus has similar features to other viral illnesses. Pharmacists therefore need to know how to recognise differential diagnoses and when it is appropriate to refer.…Published: 5 March 2024
Learning Perioperative management of type 2 diabetes mellitus How to manage diabetic medication in the perioperative period.…Published: 27 February 2024
Learning Principles of diagnostic reasoning This article introduces principles and techniques that help prescribers to systematically structure their approach to differential diagnosis.…Published: 23 February 2024
Learning Lithium monitoring and toxicity management Pharmacists across sectors should be able to counsel patients on the recognition and prevention of lithium toxicity.…Published: 16 February 2024
Learning The effect of sea kelp on thyroid function in hypothyroidism An overview of hypothyroidism and its management, as well as the use of iodine-containing products — namely sea kelp — on thyroid function.…Published: 6 February 2024
Learning Overactive bladder syndrome: risk factors, diagnosis, management and medicine optimisation in older people An overview of the symptoms, management and treatment for overactive bladder syndrome in older people.…Published: 23 January 2024
Learning Hypertension: pharmacological management An overview of the pharmacological management of hypertension and the role of the pharmacist prescriber in general practice.…Published: 2 January 2024
Learning Prostate cancer: recognition and diagnosis An overview of prostate cancer for pharmacists, including early detection and prevention, testing and diagnosis.…Published: 29 December 2023
Learning Case-based learning: testosterone deficiency How pharmacy teams can provide appropriate advice to men presenting with cases of suspected testosterone deficiency.…Published: 14 December 2023