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Premature ovarian insufficiency: diagnosis and management

Premature ovarian insufficiency (or failure, as it used to be known) affects around 1% of women aged under 40 years in the UK. Pharmacists should therefore understand its health consequences and be able to advise on the available treatment options.…

Published: 17 May 2022

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Wilson’s disease: diagnosis and management

An overview of the causes, signs, symptoms and management of Wilson’s disease, an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterised by the accumulation of copper in various body tissues.…

Published: 12 May 2022

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Bladder cancer: management

An overview of the different types of bladder cancer, treatment options and the role of pharmacists in its management.…

Published: 10 May 2022

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Epilepsy: management

An overview of commonly used anti-seizure medicines as well as guidance on their initiation, adding on and withdrawal.…

Published: 3 May 2022

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Keloid scars: recognition and management

A visual guide to the symptoms and typical presentation of keloid scarring, a common presentation in skin of colour, and its optimal management.…

Published: 26 April 2022

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Case-based learning: insulin intensification in a Hindu patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus

This case study illustrates how religious and cultural beliefs should be considered as part of a patient-centred management approach.…

Published: 12 April 2022

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Multiple sclerosis: disease-modifying therapies

An overview of the available evidence for each disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis, when they are indicated, as well as each stage of patient care.…

Published: 22 March 2022

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Diabetic ketoacidosis in adults: identification, diagnosis and management

All healthcare professionals who support people with diabetes should be aware of this complex medical emergency so that they can recognise red flag symptoms.…

Published: 8 March 2022

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How critical illness impacts drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Critical illness can affect how drugs work in the body and how the body reacts to drugs. This can have important implications for treatment and the risk of adverse effects.…

Published: 8 February 2022

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How to use clinical reasoning in pharmacy

How pharmacists can develop and incorporate clinical reasoning processes in practice, using a case example to highlight the approach.…

Published: 1 February 2022